ICYMI: Arrest Made in First Street Homicide in Alexandria: Police

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Alexandria Police have charged a suspect with the homicide of Saquan Hall, who died from injuries sustained during a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of First Street on Saturday, July 2.

Hall, 23, was shot early July 2 in the Westover neighborhood. Police have said the fatal shooting may have been in retaliation for a June 8 fatal shooting of Pierre Clark that took place two blocks away.

Dijuan Clark, 30, was apprehended Thursday in another state in connection with the homicide of Saquan Hall, police said Friday. He is in custody and awaiting the extradition process to Virginia.

“This crime shook a community already dealing with a death and made many worry for their safety,” said Police Chief Earl Cook, in an announcement about the arrest.

Cook presided over a community meeting held July 6 at the Charles Houston Rec Center, where local residents expressed their frustrations with crime in the area.

“I want to thank the community for uniting and helping end the cycle of violence by understanding the necessity of allowing Alexandria Police detectives to carry out their investigation," Cook said in Friday's news release about apprehending a suspect. "The Police Department has a strong proven track record of arresting those who commit murder in Alexandria, and this case can be added to their ranks.”

The Alexandria Police Department thanked the U.S. Marshals Service for their assistance over the course of the investigation.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Detective Bikeramjit Gill with the Alexandria Police Department at 703.746.6751.

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