The Fairfax County Police Department’s detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the person who stabbed a 71-year-old man in the Culmore area of Falls Church.
According to Fairfax Co. police, the victim was walking near the 3400 block of Payne Street when a man grabbed him from behind and stabbed him in the torso on Tuesday, Dec. 4 around 8:30 p.m. The suspect then ran away into the neighborhood and nothing was taken from the victim during this incident, per FCPD. Fairfax County police report that the victim was taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery, and he is now recovering from his injuries.
Fairfax County police describe the suspect as a male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing around 180 pounds and wearing a black mask. The victim said the suspect was yelling at him with an Arabic accent, per the police.
Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area from 7:30 – 9 p.m. that evening, or has information that could lead to identifying a possible suspect, to please contact Detective Lawalt at the Mason District Station at 703-256-8035.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by visiting fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or calling 1-866-411-TIPS. They can also be sent in via text by texting “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES (274637). Text STOP to 274637 to cancel, or HELP to 274637 for help. Message and data rates may apply. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1000 if their information leads to an arrest.
