Sudden Death Reclassified As Homicide In Alexandria, Suspect Charged

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The sudden death incident on East Reed Avenue in Alexandria Friday has been reclassified as a homcide, according to Alexandria Police.

Police had responded around 2:50 p.m. Friday to the unit block of East Reed Avenue, which is in the Lynhaven neighborhood. No details were provided on how the incident unfolded, but police arrested the suspect on scene.

Police later identified the suspect as Junior Espinal Calix, 19, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter.

The victim was identified as Nabel Chávez, 21.

The investigation is ongoing, according to police. Any witnesses with information are asked to contact Detective Christine Escobar by phone at 703-746-6819, Christine.Escobar@Alexandriava.gov or the police non-emergency number at 703746-4444.