Man Dies from Injuries Sustained During Altercation

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Mount Vernon Police District – A man died yesterday evening from injuries sustained during an altercation near the Beacon Hill apartments on Feb. 21. Officers initially responded to the 6600 block of Tower Drive for the report of an unresponsive man. He was identified as Matthew Watson, 36, of Alexandria. He was taken to an area hospital with life threatening injuries.

Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have identified the other person involved. He is believed to have been known to Watson. The circumstances of the altercation are still being investigated.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has conducted an autopsy but has not yet ruled on cause and manner of death. Criminal responsibility will be determined pending further investigation and consultation with the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney.