Police ask for information about circumstances surrounding stabbing death of Dumfries man

UPDATE

Homicide Investigation *VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Prince William County Police detectives with the Homicide Unit have identified the man killed during an early morning altercation July 24 at the Babylon Café located at 3081 Golansky Blvd in Woodbridge (22192), according to First Sgt. Jonothan Perok, police department spokesman.

The deceased has been identified as Charlie DAVIS III, 28, of Dumfries. Detectives continue to seek assistance from any witnesses to the encounter. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: http://www.pwcgov.org/policetip.

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On July 24 at 2:13AM, officers responded to the Babylon Café located at 3081 Golansky Blvd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located a 28-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.

Officers utilized Department issued trauma kits to render first aid to the man and performed CPR until rescue personnel arrived at the scene. The man was transported to an area hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.

The preliminary investigation into the incident revealed that after closing, a large fight broke out in the parking lot of the business. During the fight, the stabbing occurred before parties dispersed. No arrests have been made at this time. Detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the stabbing and are seeking to speak with anyone who was present during the altercation who can provide more details as to what occurred. The identity of the deceased will be released upon notification of a next-of-kin. More information will be released as it becomes available.