Woman's Death Investigated As Homicide In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead in Alexandria Tuesday.

Police responded to a call for service around 2:40 p.m. in the unit block of South Van Dorn Street. Officers found a 23-year-old woman dead in her apartment. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death a homicide Wednesday. Information on the manner of death was not released.

The victim's name is being withheld at the request of the family.

The homicide remains under investigation. Anyone with information can contact Detective Michael Whelan by phone at 703-746-6228, email at Michael.Whelan@alexandriava.gov, the non-emergency police number at 703-746-4444.