Police arrest man in connection with Alexandria homicide

Alexandria police have arrested a man and charged him in the death of Carolyn Cross.

Police said they were called to an apartment complex in the 4800 block of Kenmore Avenue in Alexandria shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday. Cross was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say they were called to the complex shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have charged Dawit Seyoum, 29, of Alexandria, with first degree murder.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Alexandria Police Department at 703-746-6285.

This is the fourth homicide in Alexandria in 2014.

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