APD and the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney Obtains True Bill Against Homicide Suspect

Page updated on December 13, 2023 at 8:20 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Alexandria, VA) - The Alexandria Police Department in conjunction with the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, through a grand jury, obtained a true bill for the charge of murder against Bisrat Shaga, a 35-year-old Alexandria resident, in the November 12 stabbing death of a man in the 2700 block of Dewitt Avenue. The victim was identified as Emmanuel Negatu, 38, of Centreville, VA.  

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, at approximately 4:27 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a stabbing.  Upon arrival, APD officers found a 38-year-old male who died inside the location. 

This remains an active investigation and the Alexandria Police Department is asking that anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Detective M. Kramarik via phone at 703.746.6650, email at Matthew.Kramarik@Alexandriava.gov, or call our non-emergency line at 703.746.4444. Tips can be anonymous. 

Photos, video, or audio files can be directly uploaded electronically by anyone within the community who has information about this case at https://alexandriapdva.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/23-10525.