Overview
- A runner discovered a woman lying outside her vehicle in the 8800 block of Georgetown Pike and alerted police, who pronounced her dead at the scene.
- Fairfax County officers said the woman had trauma to her upper body and was apparently stabbed, and they are treating the death as a homicide.
- Investigators say it is unclear when the killing occurred, no arrests have been announced, and the victim’s name has not been released.
- Police said there is no immediate indication the attack was random and asked anyone with information to call 866-411-TIPS to help the inquiry.
- The body was found in a parking area that leads to several regional trails, raising local safety concerns as detectives continue to piece together a timeline and motive.