Police: Suspect Arrested in February Shooting

Image: Bernardo Eugene Ford Jr. (FCPD)

A Woodbridge man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 35-year-old man in February at his Falls Church apartment.

At 6:40 p.m. Friday, Bernardo Eugene Ford Jr., 25, was arrested on a federal charge in connection with the homicide at 5597 Seminary Road, according to the Fairfax County police. He was charged with the use, carry, brandishing and discharge of a firearm in a crime of violence Causing death, and remains in custody.

The victim of the shooting, 35-year-old Babtunde Fadahunsi, was found dead in his apartment at 5597 Seminary Road on Feb. 23, the Fairfax County police said. Fairfax County fire and rescue personnel had been called to the scene to check on his condition.

They determined that Fadahunsi had died of a gunshot wound, and police detectives launched a homicide investigation.