June 24, 2008

Crime Solvers Seeks Suspect in Penn Daw-Area Homicide

Fairfax County Crime Solvers is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the man responsible for killing a 49-year-old man. Police responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of Furman Lane on Saturday, May 10 at 11 p.m. Officers found the deceased victim, Michael Anthony Ross of Suitland, Maryland, lying outside next to an apartment patio. An investigation determined Ross was shot in the upper body as he stood outside at the sliding glass door of an apartment.

The suspect was described as black, between 18 and 25 years old. He was 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and 150 to 170 pounds. He was wearing all black clothing.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the homicide is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477),
e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637). A $1,000 cash reward will be paid for information that leads to an arrest. As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court.