[Archived] UPDATE: Police Identify Homicide Victim and Suspect

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2019
The victim has been identified as Somaya Hussein Ahmed, 35, of Alexandria.

The suspect that was arrested on Saturday, January 12, 2019, is Daniel Kankam, 44, of Alexandria

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Detective Bikeramjit Gill at 703.746.6751.

Alexandria Police Investigate a Homicide, Suspect Charged

The Alexandria Police Department is conducting a death investigation in the Unit block of S. Van Dorn Street.

At approximately 11:55 p.m. on January 11, 2019, police were dispatched for a death at a residence. Upon arriving, officers located a deceased 35-year-old City resident.

The male suspect, a 44-year-old City resident, was charged with Murder this evening. The victim’s and suspect’s names are being withheld until the victim’s next of kin can be notified. The individuals were known to each other.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Bikeramjit Gill at 703.746.6751

This is the first homicide in Alexandria this year.