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Alexandria Dad Chris Faber Dies, 44
Alexandria dad Chris Faber died on July 4, 2023. He was 44 years old.
A father of two, Chris' obituary says he "valued education as a foundational tool for success," having established college savings plans for his children.
A GoFundMe campaign launched for his children, Harper and Tanner, and wife, Heather, had raised more than $18,200 as of Friday, July 14.
In a touching Facebook tribute, Heather noted Chris died unexpectedly at home. July 11 would've been the 15th anniversary of their first date.
With a shattered heart I share that on July 4th, my amazing husband and best friend p…
American Dreams Cut Short For Immigrant Students Killed In July 4th Virginia Crash
The pair of 20-somethings killed in an Arlington crash in the wee-hours of the Fourth of July had come to the United States seeking better lives, those who knew them said.
Habiba Harbaoui, 21, a native of Tunisia, and Furkan Avkan, 23, of Alexandria — who hails from Turkey — both died in the 2:05 a.m. crash on Walter Reed Drive, Tuesday, July 4, Arlington County police said.
A Facebook tribute penned by a Turkish community center says Furkan graduated from a Turkish aircraft maintenance engineering school.
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Police ID Driver, 23, Passenger From Tunisia, 21, Dead In Fiery July 4th Arlington Crash
Police have identified the driver and his passenger who died in an early-morning July Fourth crash in Arlington.
Furkan Avkan of Alexandria, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 2:05 a.m. accident on Walter Reed Drive, Arlington County police said. His passenger, 21-year-old Habiba Harbaoui — who was visiting the area from Tunisia — died at the hospital, authorities said.
A third female victim whose name was not released was in serious condition, police said following the crash.
Avkan was heading south on Walter Reed Drive when he left the roadway, entered the median, and struc…
Alexandria Man Arrested In Shooting Of 30-Year-Old Woman: Police
A 45-year-old Alexandria man in in custody in connection with the shooting of a 30-year-old woman, police said.
Jovan Saunders, 45, of Alexandria, has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, city police said.
The woman arrived by personal vehicle at the hospital on Tuesday, June 20, after being shot on the 300 block of East Raymond Avenue, police said. Her injuries were non-life-threatening.
If anyone has information related to this case, please contact Detective Matt Kr…
