Two Men Charged After a Fatal Shooting in Bailey’s Crossroads

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Mason Police District – Detectives have charged two men in connection with yesterday’s shooting in Bailey’s Crossroads that left one man dead.

Yesterday morning at 2:02 a.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of Argyle Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads for a shot person. Officers arrived and discovered Alder Perez Argueta, 21, of Bailey’s Crossroads, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and was pronounced deceased.

Angel Romero Perez, 20, of Bailey’s Crossroads, was charged with Second Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. He is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on no bond.

Candido Perez Argueta, 25, of Bailey’s Crossroads, has been charged with Robbery Resulting in Death and Gang Participation. He is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on no bond.

Preliminarily, detectives determined the victim was with Candido Perez Argueta and Angel Romero Perez when they attempted to rob two other people. During the robbery, the victim sustained a gunshot wound to the upper body.

Detectives believe this is an isolated incident. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged 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 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 that the family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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. 

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