In the early morning hours of September 19, 2025, Fairfax County police responding to a vehicle-tampering report found 21-year-old Jaylin Hartless of Alexandria in the 3400 block of Buckman Road in Woodlawn. He had sustained gunshot wounds to his upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said the shooting did not appear to be a random act.

Known to some as Paper Route, Jaylin was remembered by family as a gentle soul who loved sports and music and as a loving brother, uncle, and devoted son. The investigation resulted in arrests after community tips led detectives to three Alexandria residents. Tavon Ferguson, 31, and Tavon Lang, 32, were charged with second-degree murder and related firearm offenses; Tennida Ferguson, 49, was charged with accessory after the fact, concealing evidence, and obstruction of justice. All three were held without bond.

Does anyone in the Woodlawn or Alexandria area have information about Jaylin’s movements on the night of September 18–19 or about the vehicle found at the scene?