In the late hours of a Saturday night in Alexandria, Virginia, a domestic dispute escalated into a fatal encounter that ended the life of 29-year-old Kory Anding. On October 25, 2025, police responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment on Berkeley Street at approximately 10:56 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Anding inside the residence, having sustained a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect, 26-year-old Damontie James of Alexandria, remained at the apartment and was immediately taken into custody by the authorities. The investigation that followed suggested that the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute involving James's sister. The incident was quickly classified as a homicide.
Following the initial investigation, Damontie James was charged with second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The Office of the Medical Examiner was tasked with determining the official cause and manner of Anding's death. In the wake of his death, Anding's family expressed their grief and set up a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses and provide support for his two daughters. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, and authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
