(Updated at 10:45 a.m.) Alexandria Police reported a sudden death Wednesday morning in the City’s Arlandria neighborhood.
The death was reported in the 3900 block of Mount Vernon Avenue at around 6:45 a.m., and the area from Executive Avenue to Russell Road was temporarily shut down, but the street was reopened as of 10 a.m.
The 55-year-old male victim was found in the doorway of a building, according to Alexandria Police.
No arrests have been made in connection to the incident.
No information on the victim was released, and the cause of death will be determined by a medical examiner, police said on social media.
Notification:: APD is investigating a sudden death incident in the 3900 block of Mount Vernon Avenue. Due to the investigation, the 3900 block of Mount Vernon Avenue from Executive Avenue to Russell Road is temporarily closed. Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. pic.twitter.com/yyGwrUrFGQ
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) April 27, 2022
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