In the summer of 2021, a quiet Alexandria, Virginia community was unsettled by the untimely death of 19-year-old Ronald Worthy Jr. The young man was discovered by a relative in a Groveton apartment on the evening of Tuesday, July 27, 2021, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators from the Fairfax County Police Department were called to the residence in the 3100 block of Southgate Drive at approximately 7:12 p.m. While residents in the vicinity reported hearing what they thought were gunshots earlier in the afternoon, no calls were made to emergency services at that time. Upon their arrival, authorities found cartridge casings within the apartment, but there were no clear indications of a forced entry.
The last time a relative had seen Worthy Jr. alive was on the morning of his death. Police have stated that they do not believe the shooting was a random act of violence. A cousin of Worthy Jr. mentioned that he had been living with a relative and was attending college.
As of the most recent available information, the investigation into the homicide is ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or announced any arrests in connection with the death of Ronald Worthy Jr. Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are continuing to seek information from the public to shed light on the circumstances that led to the young man's death.
