Three Teens Arrested in Alexandria Triple Shooting, One Dead

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on September 19, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia, which left one man dead and two others injured. The suspects, aged 16 and 17, face serious charges including murder by mob and malicious wounding, as they allegedly opened fire in a neighborhood that typically sees only a few homicides each year. The victim, 25-year-old Kwakia Frazier, succumbed to his injuries, while a 46-year-old man was hospitalized and a 15-year-old boy was grazed by a bullet. Police Chief Tarrick McGuire expressed concern over the involvement of juveniles in such violence, emphasizing the need for responsible gun ownership and community safety measures. Investigators utilized ballistic technology to link the suspects to the crime, and the suspects were already in custody for unrelated violent offenses at the time of their arrest. The case raises important questions about youth access to firearms and the broader implications for community safety.