Fairfax County Police Department News

Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred last night in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County. Officers responded to the 6300 block of South Kings Highway around 7:40 p.m. for a reported shooting. Upon their arrival, officers found Antonio Stewart, 35, of Alexandria, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the upper body. Stewart was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Preliminarily, detectives believe that Stewart was walking in an area adjacent to his apartment. Moments later, several community members reported hearing gunshots and then saw Stewart lying on the sidewalk.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide following an autopsy this morning. This is an active investigation and detectives continue to conduct interviews, process evidence, and canvass the area for witnesses. There is no suspect information available at this time.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our 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), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.

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.

This is being investigated as the 15th homicide year to date in Fairfax County.

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.