Event Brief
Woman Gunned Down in Avondale Apartment, Suspect Charged
Filed: Mar 09, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: A 36-year-old woman was shot dead in Avondale; a 65-year-old man faces aggravated murder charges.
WHO: Jessica Hardy, 36, and a 65-year-old male suspect
WHAT: Shooting incident resulting in death
WHEN: Mar 08, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: Ongoing investigation into motive behind the shooting
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