Category Archives: Death

UPDATE – Body Found in Kingstowne Lake

Detectives continue their investigation as they await results from the Office of the Chief Medical examiner regarding positive identification as well as cause and manner of death. Although the investigation is still in its early stages, there does not appear to be anything overtly suspicious and therefore no apparent threat to public safety. This blog post is based on the best

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Update on Swimming Pool Emergency from Sunday, June 14

The 2-year-old little boy recovered from a swimming pool in Lorton on Sunday June 14 was pronounced dead at Inova Fairfax Hospital on June 18. The apparent cause of death was drowning. Detectives do not anticipate placing criminal charges in the case. (6/15/15) Medical Emergency at Pirate’s Cove Swimming Pool Police are investigating a medical emergency that occurred in the

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Current Status of McKenna In-Custody Death Investigation

The Fairfax County Police Department’s in-custody death investigation of Natasha McKenna remains ongoing. As previously mentioned, the conducted energy weapon (TASER) that was used in the incident is being independently tested to evaluate if the device was operating within its designed specifications. Major Crimes Division detectives are awaiting test results from the laboratory to include in their case, which will

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Update: Police Identify Body

Police have identified the body recovered in Huntsman Lake as Leslie P. Brassfield, 22, of Fairfax. The cause and manner of death are still under investigation.    6/15/15 Body Found in Huntsman Lake Two kayakers reported a body in Huntsman Lake in the Springfield area at around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 14. Police respond and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the

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Update: Police Charge a Third Man in Connection with Reston Robbery/Shooting

Police identified a third suspect in connection with the Reston robbery and shooting incident that occurred in on Sunday, May 17. Warrants for robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony have been obtained for Jalan Merrill, 21, of the Herndon area. Merrill was taken into custody this afternoon in Leesburg this afternoon, with the assistance

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