Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting in Woodlawn

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Mount Vernon Police District— Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have identified and charged a Maryland man involved in a fatal shooting in Woodlawn.

On April 3, at 1:31 a.m., officers responded to the 8400 block of Madge Lane in Woodlawn for a shot person call. Officers located two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers began performing life-saving measures until relieved by fire and rescue personnel. Xavier Alexander, 43, of Alexandria was pronounced deceased at the scene and the other man was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition.

Through their investigation, detectives learned Alexander was outside of the residence where a dispute ensued between him and Shawn Banks, 35, of Maryland. Alexander then shot multiple times into the residence, striking a third man. Banks then shot Alexander multiple times before fleeing the scene.

Through coordination with the Prince George’s County Police Department, our Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Team located Banks in Maryland and took him into custody. He is being held at the Prince George’s County Jail awaiting extradition back to Fairfax County where he will be charged with Second Degree Murder, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

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), 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 family of the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.  

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