A body was found in Huntington Park on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Photo from FCPD
Police are investigating an apparent homicide involving a middle-aged man whose body was found in Huntington Park on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Residents walking in the area saw a body lying on the grass and called 9-1-1 around 7:12 a.m. The victim has not been identified. He suffered apparent wounds and significant trauma to the upper body.
Detectives responded to the scene, near Liberty Drive and Arlington Terrace, along with additional police resources, including bloodhound and helicopter.
Huntington Park is closed due the ongoing investigation.
The Office of the State Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES(274637) or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call the Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.