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Police: 28-year-old man identified as suspected shooter in Fairfax homicide

Detectives obtained warrants Monday for Phil Asare Darkwah, 28, for second degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Police have identified one of three men seen running Sunday evening from an apartment in Fairfax County where Ahmed Hemoh, 26, was found shot to death. 

Detectives obtained warrants Monday for Phil Asare Darkwah, 28, for second degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Darwah is believed to be the shooter in this case, according to police. 

Police say Darkwah was identified as one of three men seen running Sunday evening from a third-floor apartment in the 5500 block of Seminary Road in Bailey's Crossroad. The men were running from an apartment where Hemoh was found with fatal gunshot wounds to his upper body. The circumstances that led to the shooting continues to be actively investigated.

Detectives do not believe the shooting was a random act of violence.

Hemoh was pronounced dead inside the apartment by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel. Officers began searching the building, and residents were briefly advised to shelter in place. A review of surveillance footage revealed three men left the apartment shortly after the shooting. Detectives released photos of all three men within hours of the shooting.

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Detectives have since identified all three men. Further investigation led them to identify Darkwah as the alleged shooter. 

The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney was consulted, and detectives obtained warrants, and detectives believe all men involved in the shooting are known to each other.

Detectives are actively searching for Darkwah, and ask anyone with information about this case or knowledge of Darkwah’s whereabouts, to call  703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.   

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

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