For Immediate Release: June 06, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The Alexandria Police Department has made an arrest in a fatal shooting incident that took place on Monday, June 6, 2022.  

The initial call for service was received at approximately 1:56 a.m. for a shots fired incident in the 1400 block of North Beauregard Street. Upon arrival, police discovered the deceased, Jonathan Cruz Villafuerte, 24, with an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body.  Officers and medics attempted to render aid, but the attempts were unsuccessful.

The suspect, Enoc Cruz Villafuerte, 22, was arrested on scene and is charge with 2nd degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Police are still investigating the incident, and are asking anyone who may have information related to this case to contact APD Detective Michael Whelan via phone at 703.746.6228, email at Michael.Whelan@alexandriava.gov, or call our non-emergency line at 703.746.4444.  Tips can be anonymous. 

This is the fourth homicide in Alexandria this year.

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For media inquiries, contact Marcel Bassett, Public Information Officer, at Marcel.Bassett@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600

This News Release is Available at: Alexandriava.gov/go/3671