Del Ray Homicide Of Centreville Man Leads To Charge: Police

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A suspect has been charged in November's fatal stabbing in the Del Ray neighborhood.

Alexandria Police had responded to the fatal stabbing in the 2700 block of Dewitt Avenue around 4:27 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. Police found the victim, who had died inside the location. He was identified as Emmanuel Negatu, 38, of Centreville, Virginia.

At the time of the death, police said that a suspect was in custody and an autopsy was pending to determine the cause of death. On Wednesday, police said Bisrat Shaga, 35, of Alexandria was charged with first-degree murder.

The investigation remains active. Anyone with information can contact Detective M. Kramarik by phone at 703-746-6650, email at Matthew.Kramarik@Alexandriava.gov, or the police non-emergency line at 703-746-4444.