Ronald Worthy Jr., 19, was found dead in a Groveton apartment in Alexandria on the evening of Tuesday, July 27, 2021. A relative discovered him in a residence on the 3100 block of Southgate Drive; he had sustained fatal gunshot wounds to his upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Fairfax County Police responded around 7:12 p.m. and recovered cartridge casings inside the apartment; there were no clear signs of forced entry. Neighbors reported hearing sounds they thought were gunshots earlier in the afternoon but did not call emergency services.

Worthy Jr. had last been seen alive by a relative that morning. Police stated they do not believe the shooting was random. A cousin said he had been living with a relative and was attending college. The Major Crimes Bureau is investigating and has not identified suspects or announced arrests. If anyone knew Ronald, his activities that day, or has information about the Southgate Drive apartment, please contact investigators.