Police seek woman who may have info on Alexandria homicide

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Police released the sketch of this woman who may have information about an Alexandria homicide. (Courtesy Fairfax County Police Department)

WASHINGTON – Police are searching for a woman who may have information about the murder of a Fairfax County Public Schools employee last week.

The woman, whose sketch was released Thursday, was spotted near the scene of the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Tarreece Sampson of Alexandria, police said. Sampson, a Fairfax County Schools aide, was shot May 20 around 2:20 a.m. in the 6000 block of Richmond Highway.

Sampson later died, and police are investigating the case as a homicide.

The woman was seen in a nearby parking lot prior to the incident, police said. She is described as black, with a light complexion and almond-shaped eyes.

If you recognize the woman or have information about the crime, contact police at 703-691-2131.

Below is a map of the location near the incident:

Sarah Beth Hensley

Sarah Beth Hensley is the Digital News Director at WTOP. She has worked several different roles since she began with WTOP in 2013 and has contributed to award-winning stories and coverage on the website.

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