Fatal Stabbing Of Herndon Woman Not A Random Act: Police

HERNDON, VA — Fairfax County police detectives believe that the fatal stabbing of a 79-year-old Herndon woman was not a random act, according to authorities.

Around 10 a.m on Tuesday, officers responded to the 2300 block of Dulles Station Boulevard in the McNair neighborhood to investigate the report of a suspicious death.

"The complainant, a caretaker, reported that she arrived at her patient’s residence and found her unresponsive," according to the incident report. "Officers arrived and located Norma Little, 79, of Herndon with stab wounds to the upper body. She was declared deceased at the scene."

Detectives from FCPD's Major Crimes Bureau continue to process evidence gathered at the scene, conduct interviews, and collect video surveillance, according to the report.

Anyone with information about this homicide to call the Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.