Homicide at Celtic Drive in Alexandria
William G. Martines-Palma, 29, of Alexandria died after sustaining what Fairfax County Police said appeared to be a stabbing wound to his leg.
Officers responded to the 5100 block of Celtic Drive in Alexandria after receiving a call around 8 p.m. on March 25 from a citizen reporting an unresponsive man lying on the ground. Police identified the man as Martines-Palma and said he lived on that block.
Martines-Palma was first taken to Inova Springfield Healthplex, then Inova Fairfax Hospital. He died late that night, police said.
By Tim Peterson/The Connection
Foster Walk at Lake Accotink Park
Virginia Chapter of the Foster Care Alumni of America will hold their Annual Foster Walk on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield. This walk helps to bring awareness to the community about Foster Care and raise money in assisting former foster care youth. The event will be at the McLaren-Sargent Shelter at 5660 Hemming Ave.,, Springfield. Lunch will be provided and the walk is free to the public. For more information, visit https://www.crowdrise.com/NOVAFOSTERWALK.