Fairfax County Police Department News

Mount Vernon Police District- Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a fatal stabbing that left one man dead.

Yesterday at 1:55 p.m., officers responded to Richmond Highway and North Kings Highway in Groveton for a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male in the road with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Officers began performing life-saving measures until relieved by fire and rescue personnel. Marvin Waters, 32, of no fixed address, was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition, where he was later pronounced deceased. The suspect left the scene before officers arrived.

Detectives preliminarily believe an altercation occurred between the suspect and the victim at a bus stop, and that this was an isolated incident. The suspect is described as a tall, Black male wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, carrying a black backpack, with facial hair. A still photo of this suspect is below.

The investigation is ongoing.

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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