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GoFundMe launched for 19-year-old victim of Canterbury Square homicide

By James Cullum
GoFundMe for Deaundre Jack, who was shot to death on April 19, 2025 in the city’s West End (via GoFundMe)

A GoFundMe has been launched for Deaundre Jack, the victim of last Saturday’s (April 19) homicide in the West End.

The 19-year-old Jack was shot and killed in the parking lot of 22 Canterbury Square, and his death remains under investigation by the Alexandria Police Department. The fundraiser has so far exceeded its $5,000 goal by raising $5,360 as of 1:30 p.m. Friday (April 25).

According to the GoFundMe, Jack would have recently turned 20.

“Dre’s family needs help to give him a proper funeral,” according to the GoFundMe. “If you can help in any way, please do. In any case, please keep Dre’s family in prayer, especially his stepbrother and best buddy. This is breaking so many hearts. Arrangements are still being decided, so the date given here is an estimate.”

Tips can be provided anonymously by calling APD Criminal Investigations Division Detective M. Whelan at 571-221-3399.

via GoFundMe

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.