Fairfax Co. police make arrest in Alexandria homicide

UPDATE: Monday – 10/8/2012, 12:18pm ET

WASHINGTON – Fairfax County police have arrested Manuel F. Garces, 30, in connection with the death of Mark Earl Ives.

Garces, who has been charged with murder, is in police custody.

EARLIER: Sunday, 10/7/2012, 10:14am ET

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Police are investigating an apparent homicide in the Alexandria area.

Fairfax County police say 30-year-old Mark Earl Ives of Alexandria, was found dead on the 5400 block of Broadmoor Street around 2 a.m.

Police say he was assaulted by an acquaintance and died as a result of the trauma to his upper body.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, email at fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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