Update on 9/14 — The victim, who police say sustained minor injuries, died on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Ricky Dehate, 48, has been charged with second-degree murder.
Earlier: The Alexandria Police Department said one person sustained minor injuries in a robbery just before midnight on Monday near Fort Ward.
The robbery reportedly took place near the Park Place condominiums (2500 North Van Dorn Street).
Wallet, keys and cell phone were all taken, per scanner traffic.
Notification:: There is a moderate police presence in the 2500 block of North Van Dorn Street. This is in response to a robbery from person, minor injuries reported. APD is on the scene and investigating. pic.twitter.com/icsZntdTwd
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) September 12, 2023
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