Crime & Safety
Police Arrest Suspect in Stabbing of Herndon Teen
The 17-year old victim remains in life-threatening condition.
Fairfax County Police announced Friday they have arrested a suspect in connection with the stabbing of a Herndon teen in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Jose Ortiz, 19, of Herndon, was charged with malicious wounding and is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 2100 block of Astoria Circle shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 10.
READ: Police: Teen Stabbed in Herndon
Officers determined that there was a party at the location. A 17-year-old boy had suffered a stab wound following an argument that reportedly took place at the party. The teen was transported to a local hospital.
Fairfax County Police public information officers said late Friday afternoon that the victim remains at the hospital in life-threatening condition.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), by e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637); or to call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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