ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Information Office
2003 Mill Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 838-4636
MEDIA ADVISORY
Alexandria Police Investigate the Critical Stabbing of a City Resident
This morning, at approximately 2:26 a.m., Alexandria Police responded to the unit block of South Van Dorn Street for the report of a stabbing. Police discovered the victim, a 33-year-old female City resident, suffering from multiple lacerations to her head. The victim was flown by helicopter to the Washington Hospital Center where she remains in critical condition.
The suspect, a 29-year-old black male City resident and acquaintance of the victim, was stopped by police nearby and taken into custody. Preliminary investigation reveals that this assault may be domestic-related. Detectives are questioning the suspect at this time and no charges have been placed.
For further information, please call the Public Information Office at (703) 838-4636.
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