[Archived] UPDATE: Suspicious Death Ruled a Homicide

For Immediate Release: July 24, 2018
 
The Alexandria Police Department is continuing to investigate a death in the unit block of E. Reed Avenue. The victim was discovered on Monday, July 23, 2018. An autopsy conducted Tuesday morning ruled the death a homicide.

This is the third homicide in Alexandria in 2018.
 
Police Investigate Suspicious Death On E. Reed Avenue

The Alexandria Police Department is conducting a suspicious death investigation in the unit block of E. Reed Avenue on Monday, July 23, 2018.

At approximately 7:14 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to a medical call for service. Upon arriving, officers located an adult male inside a residence with trauma to the upper body. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as Jerry Scott, 82, of Alexandria.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Brad Cecchetti at 703.746.6858.