[Archived] Alexandria Police Identify Suspicious Death Victim; Alexandria Police Make Arrest

 ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA SERVICES UNIT
2003 MILL ROAD
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314-4658
703-838-4636

MEDIA ADVISORY
JULY 13, 2008 #08-028
2:00 P.M. HILDEBRANDT

Alexandria Police Identify Suspicious Death Victim;
Alexandria Police Make Arrest

Alexandria police have identified the victim of today’s suspicious death as Ricky Lewis, a 44 year-old Alexandria man.  Police were called to the 3700 block of Mark Drive around 1:10 A.M. for the report of a stabbing.  The victim died at the scene.

The victim suffered trauma to the upper body.  An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

Alexandria detectives arrested an Alexandria man for the murder of Ricky Lewis earlier today.  Deshawn Thomas Marshall, 20, was charged with Murder. 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Alexandria Police Department at 703.838.4711.

Note: A photo of suspect is not being released at this time as detectives still need to interview additional witnesses.

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