Alexandria Man Arrested After Unprovoked Stabbing in Bailey’s Crossroads

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Mason Police District – A man is in custody after stabbing a victim in Bailey’s Crossroads yesterday afternoon.

On November 19 at 2:18 p.m., officers responded to a stabbing in the 5600 block of Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. Officers located an adult man suffering from stab wounds to the upper body. The victim was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition. The suspect remained on scene and was taken into custody by officers.

Detectives determined that Richard Fuentes Cordova, 27, of Alexandria approached the victim and stabbed him while inside the business. Cordova was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with Malicious Wounding. He was held on no bond.

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 the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.  

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