Crime & Safety
Alexandria's First Homicide Of 2022 Reported: Police
A man was found dead on the sidewalk Wednesday morning, according to Alexandria Police.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria Police are investigating the city's first homicide of 2022.
Police were called to the 4500 Block of Raleigh Avenue around 6:50 a.m. due to an unresponsive person in the bushes. Officers found a person dead on the sidewalk near a residence, according to police.
The person was identified as Elijah Williams, 25, of Alexandria. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide due to upper body trauma.
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The homicide is under investigation by police. No arrests have been announced.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Ryan Clinch at 703-746-6673 or email Ryan.Clinch@alexandriava.gov, or the police non-emergency number at 703-746-4444.
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