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Alexandria man dies days after attack during robbery in Old Town Alexandria man dies days after attack during robbery in Old Town
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Police are investigating the death of a 69-year-old Alexandria man who was brutally attacked during a robbery in Old Town, just blocks away from his home.Police are investigating the death of a 69-year-old Alexandria man who was brutally attacked during a robbery in Old Town, just blocks away from his home.
Melaku Abraha suffered a head injury during the Tuesday night crime, said Crystal Nosal, a spokeswoman for Alexandria police. Abraha died Friday at a local hospital, she said. Melaku Abraha suffered a head injury during the Monday night crime, said Crystal Nosal, a spokeswoman for Alexandria police. Abraha died Friday at a local hospital, she said.
Nosal said Abraha was robbed in the area of the 200 block of South Alfred Street about 9:33 p.m. People in the area heard the attack and called authorities, she said.Nosal said Abraha was robbed in the area of the 200 block of South Alfred Street about 9:33 p.m. People in the area heard the attack and called authorities, she said.
When officers arrived, Abraha was conscious, but he died days later, according to a department press release.When officers arrived, Abraha was conscious, but he died days later, according to a department press release.
Nosal said property was taken from Abraha during the attack, but she would not elaborate about what exactly was stolen.Nosal said property was taken from Abraha during the attack, but she would not elaborate about what exactly was stolen.
His death is Alexandria’s first homicide this year, she said.His death is Alexandria’s first homicide this year, she said.
Authorities ask that anyone with information about Abraha’s death contact Detective Bikeramjit Gill with the Alexandria Police Department at 703-746-6751.Authorities ask that anyone with information about Abraha’s death contact Detective Bikeramjit Gill with the Alexandria Police Department at 703-746-6751.
Jennifer Jenkins contributed to this report.Jennifer Jenkins contributed to this report.