Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in Woodlawn

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Woodlawn.

On September 19 at 4:45 a.m., officers responded to the 3400 block of Buckman Road in Woodlawn for a report of vehicle tampering. While in the area, officers located Jaylin Hartless, 21, of Alexandria, on the ground next to his vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers attempted CPR before fire and rescue personnel declared him deceased on scene.

Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting. Preliminarily, this does not appear to be a random act.

We 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 cash rewards of up to $5,000. 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 victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance. 

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