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Police: Minor injuries reported in midnight robbery near Fort Ward

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.

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  • Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.