Detectives Investigate Homicide in Huntington

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

Today at 12:15 a.m., officers responded to the 2200 block of Farrington Avenue in Huntington for a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and located Auner Chavez Diaz, 19, of Alexandria, between two apartment buildings with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. He was pronounced deceased on scene. The assailant left the scene before officers arrived. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau responded to assume the investigation.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’7”, and wearing all black clothing and face mask.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau through Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (866-411-8477), or by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Tipsters can remain anonymous and 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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