Police: Alexandria man charged with fatal shooting in ‘domestic dispute’

A man was charged with killing a 29-year-old man inside an apartment building in Alexandria, Virginia, Saturday night, according to police.

The Alexandria Police Department charged 26-year-old Damontie James of Alexandria with second-degree murder in relation to the shooting death of Kory Anding, 29, also of Alexandria.

He was also charged with use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

James is believed to have shot and killed Anding during a domestic dispute involving his sister.

Alexandria police received a call for shots fired just before 11 p.m. Saturday at 3450 Berkeley Street.

When officers arrived, they found Anding dead inside of the apartment.

James remained on the scene and was immediately detained.

In a news release, police said the office of the medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

The investigation is still ongoing, the release stated. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the department at 703-746-6819. Tips can be provided anonymously.

Below is a map of where the shooting took place.

(Courtesy Google Maps)

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