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Alexandria police investigating dead person found in car at West End gas station

A woman was found dead inside a car at the Liberty gas station at 3468 King Street in Alexandria’s West End on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 (via Google Maps)

(Updated 4:20 p.m.) The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a dead woman found inside a parked car at a gas station in the West End of the city.

APD was notified of an unresponsive woman sitting in the parking lot of the Liberty gas station at 3468 King Street at around 8:15 a.m.

Police found an unresponsive person inside a black Hyundai with dealer tags, according to the police scanner. APD said in an update later that the person in the car was a woman, despite earlier reports the person was male.

At 10:55 a.m., police notified the public to expect a moderate police presence in the area.

Anyone with information on this incident can call the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of self-harm, call 911 or the Department of Human Services’ emergency services line at 703-746-3401. CrisisLink also has a 24-hour crisis hotline at 703-527-4077 or 800-SUICIDE, or text 703-940-0888.

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