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Homeless Man Arrested in First 2026 Alexandria Homicide
18 Jan
Summary
- First homicide of 2026 reported in Alexandria on Thursday morning.
- Suspect Areon Delshawn Jones, 33, arrested within three hours of the discovery.
- Both the victim and the arrested suspect were identified as homeless.
A tragic discovery on Magnolia Street marked Alexandria's first homicide of 2026. Police responded Thursday morning to reports of a deceased individual near the train tracks and Interstate 49. The swift and coordinated response of law enforcement led to an arrest within three hours of the initial call.
Areon Delshawn Jones, 33, was taken into custody and booked on a second-degree murder charge, with bail set at $1 million. Authorities reported that both Jones and the unidentified victim were homeless. However, jail records indicate Jones listed a Texas Avenue home as his residence.
The victim's identity remains undisclosed pending notification of next of kin. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and dangers faced by vulnerable populations within the community.
