ARLINGTON, Va. — Police are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted and robbed in Arlington County Saturday evening. The suspect was arrested the next day.
According to the Arlington Police Department, the victim said she was walking in the Crystal City Shops when a man walked up to her. He then took out a box cutter and robbed the woman. After taking her money and a cell phone, the suspect forced the woman to a secluded area where he sexually assaulted her before cutting her with the box cutter.
The victim was able to get away and ask for help from people on Richmond Highway near S Campus Boulevard. She was taken to an area hospital for help following the attack.
Officers searched the area for the suspect but could not find him. A day later, police arrested 23-year-old Khalil Gray. He has been charged with several charges, including abduction with intent to defile.
Anyone with information may contact Detective Maldonado at 703-228-4194 or mmmaldonado@arlingtonva.us. Information may also be provided anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
Montgomery County Police shot and killed the suspect after investigators say he stabbed four people.