Crime & Safety

Suspect in Hybla Valley Fatal Shooting Apprehended: Police

Two callers contacted police Friday to let them know that Andre Curtis Wilkins, 21, of Waldorf, Md., was in Hybla Valley.

Before and after photos of Andre Curtis Wilkins, before he shaved off his dreadlocks; Wilkins was charged with malicious wounding and is being held with no bond. Photos courtesy of Fairfax County Police

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The Fairfax County Crime Solvers program received tips that pinpointed the whereabouts of Andre Curtis Wilkins, a suspect in the fatal shooting of Marquel Davis, 21, on Nov. 18 in Hybla Valley.

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Two callers contacted police through the Crime Solvers tip line on Friday, Dec. 4 during the afternoon hours. They indicated that Wilkins, 21, of Waldorf, Maryland, was in the Audubon Road area of Hybla Valley.

Numerous patrol officers responded to the area and conducted a comprehensive search. Wilkens was apprehended at around 3:30 p.m. without incident.

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Detectives charged Andre Curtis Wilkins with malicious wounding and he was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He is being held with no bond. The investigation is continuing and still active. Detectives are still seeking the public’s assistance with information regarding this incident.

Police and the Crime Solvers program thank the tipsters and the public for their timely information and assistance. They stress the important role the public plays in assisting police and in helping keep Fairfax County safe.

Crime Solvers is a community non-profit program that uses anonymous tips to help solve crime. Learn more about Crime Solvers at http://fairfaxcrimesolvers.org/.

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