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News Release: 08/118/0370/EJA/(4)
May 6, 2008
Update – Suspect Arrested
On Monday, May 5 following an exhaustive search the United States Marshals Service arrested Joshua S. Puryear. Puryear, 21, of 8645 Lenfant Place, Manassas was wanted for the stabbing death of Harbi Adam on April 27. Puryear was captured in Washington DC, where he is being detained awaiting extradition to Fairfax County.
Joshua S. Puryear
Update – Victim Identified
The deceased victim has been identified as Harbi Adam, 18, of 3533 Ellery Circle, Falls Church. The investigation continues.
One Injured and One Dead in Stabbing
At 4 a.m. on Sunday, April 27 officers responded to the 3700 block of Powell Lane in the Falls Church area for a fight involving two groups. Two adult men were found stabbed at the scene. Both were transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with life-threatening injuries. One was pronounced dead at the hospital and the other is being treated. There is no suspect information. The identity of the deceased man will be provided following notification of next of kin. This is the 7th homicide in Fairfax County this year.
Anyone with information 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 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.