A 17-year-old who was stabbed and killed in Annandale, Virginia, Saturday evening, is Fairfax County’s first reported homicide of 2024, police confirmed to News4. A 14-year-old suspect was also stabbed and hospitalized.
The stabbing was reported at about 11:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of Wadsworth Court. Officers found Paulo Castañeda outside with multiple stab wounds in a grassy area and the suspect stabbed inside a nearby apartment, Fairfax County police said.
Ysidro Castañeda said his brother Paulo Castañeda moved from Honduras to the U.S. five months ago. They were living together at the Fairmont Garden Apartments.
The two were at a birthday party in one of the apartment's units when Paulo walked outside and was stabbed. Ysidro said all he could think about was trying to save Paulo, but when he went to help his brother couldn’t speak and was taking his last breaths.
Authorities took Paulo to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
The 14-year-old suspect is in custody and was taken to the hospital for his injuries, according to police.
The suspect and the victim knew each other from previous arguments, police said.
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While detectives were investigating, an 18-year-old arrived at the hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be connected to the stabbing.
Ysidro said those who knew his brother will remember him as a good person and a hard-working friendly kid. His family is hoping to raise money to send his Paulo's body back to Honduras, where his family is mourning his brother's loss.
What led up to the stabbing remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for updates.
