Police are investigating after a 22-year-old man was found dead Thursday night and a woman was found dead Friday morning in Fairfax County, authorities said.
Henok G. Yohannes, 22, was found in the 6400 block of Blarney Stone Court in Springfield around 8:15 p.m. with apparent trauma to his upper body, Fairfax County police said.
An autopsy will determine the cause and manner of death, authorities stated.
Police are also investigating the death of Kedest S. Simeneh, 22, in Burke that they believe is related to this homicide. Her body was found in the 6500 block of Cordwood Ct.
Police now say both deaths have been ruled as homicides.
We’re on scene of suspicious death. 6500 blk Cordwood Ct, Burke. Prelim: appears related to last nights homicide. Doesn’t appear random. pic.twitter.com/BbHYtlZbYs
— Fairfax Co. Police (@fairfaxpolice) December 23, 2016
Both victims had trauma to their upper body.
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Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637) or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477).
