Additional Charges and Multiple Arrests Made in Memorial Day Double Homicide

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McLean Police District— Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged two additional teenagers in the double homicide that occurred in the laundry room of an apartment building in the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane on May 29.

Detectives determined a drug-related robbery led to the fatal shooting of one man and the fatal stabbing of another. Their investigation led to charging four suspects. Today, a 17-year-old from Falls Church was charged with Second-Degree Murder, Felony Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Use of a Firearm for Murder, Use of a Firearm for Robbery, Use of a Firearm for Felony Murder, and Use of a Firearm by a Juvenile.

Following a comprehensive investigation, detectives arrested an 18-year-old from Vienna. He was charged with Robbery Causing Death, Felony Murder, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery for his involvement in the death of Jonas Skinner. He is being held at the Adult Detention Center on no bond. The 18-year-old was previously charged with Robbery Resulting in Death. He was a juvenile at the time of the of the offense.  

Additionally, an 18-year-old male from Falls Church was arrested and charged with Robbery Causing Death, Principle in the Second-Degree Murder, Felony Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Use of a Firearm for Murder, Use of a Firearm for Robbery, Use of a Firearm for Felony Murder, and Use of a Firearm by a Juvenile. He is being held at the Adult Detention Center on no bond. He was a juvenile at the time of the offense.  

Vladimir Garcia Montes, 18, of Falls Church remains held on no bond at the Adult Detention Center on Robbery Resulting in Death charges.

We are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents 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), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. 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 victims and their families are receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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Original blog posted May 30, 2023:

McLean Police District – Detectives believe a drug related robbery led to the fatal shooting of one man and the fatal stabbing of another. Police have charged one juvenile in connection to this crime and anticipate more updates to follow.

On May 29, 2023 at 3:37 p.m., officers responded to an apartment building in the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane in Falls Church for a man who had been shot. Jonas Skinner, 20, of Ashburn, was found in the laundry room of the apartment building with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel declared Skinner deceased at the scene.

Officers found three additional individuals in the parking lot suffering from stab wounds to their upper body. Braden Deahl, 18, of Arlington County, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The other two victims were taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries not believed to be life threatening. One of the juveniles remains hospitalized.

During a search of the area, K9 officers located a significant amount of marijuana nearby believed to be connected to the homicide. All individuals involved are believed to be known to each other and this is not a random act of violence.

Earlier today, a 17-year-old was charged with robbery resulting in death.

Police anticipate more announcements in this case.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death in the coming days.

We are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents 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), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. 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 victims and their families are receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

Join us on Neighbors by Ring. A place where you can connect with your neighbors, see what’s happening in your neighborhood and share any available surveillance footage with our department. 

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