Crime & Safety

Stabbing Kills 1 Person In Sterling, Suspect Charged

The sherriff's office has charged a suspect in the Friday morning stabbing, which killed a man.

One fatality has been reported in a Friday morning stabbing, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
One fatality has been reported in a Friday morning stabbing, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

STERLING, VA — One person was killed in a stabbing Friday morning in Sterling, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Around 7:30 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to a stabbing in the 46000 block of Waterview Plaza in Sterling. The victim was found with a stab wound and was taken to the hospital. He later died and was identified as Christopher Young, 36, of no fixed address.

Deputies found the suspect on scene and made an arrest. India Taylor, 45, of no fixed address, was charged with second-degree murder and stabbing in the commission of a felony. She was taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and is being held without bond.

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Loudoun County Sheriff's Office

Anyone with information may contact Detective Mitchell at 703-777-1021 or anonymously contact Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919.


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