The Alexandria Police Department is seeking assistance from the public regarding an active investigation of a suspicious death that occurred in the 300 block of South Whiting Street.  On October 28, 2023, at approximately 11:47 PM, the Alexandra Police Department responded to a call regarding a possible shooting.  Officers discovered a 15-year-old male inside the residence who sustained a gunshot wound.  The victim was transported to an area hospital where he, unfortunately, succumbed to his injury. APD is now investigating this shooting incident as a suspicious death.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy and determine the cause and manner of death. 

Detectives are actively investigating this case and the Alexandra Police Department is asking that anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Detective J. Marable by phone at (703) 746-6883, email: Jason.marable@alexandriava.gov, or call our non-emergency number at (703) 746-4444.

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For media inquiries, contact Tracy Walker, Communications Manager, at Tracy.Walker@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600. 

This news release is available at Alexandriava.gov/go/5111