UPDATE: MAN ARRESTED FOR HOMICIDE AT SKYLINE TOWERS APARTMENTS

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Yesterday evening, Phil Asare Darkwah turned himself in at the warrant desk. He was transported to the Adult Detention Center, where warrants for 2nd Degree Murder, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm were served.  He was held without bond.  

Mason Police District – Detectives obtained warrants on Monday for Phil Asare Darkwah, 28, for second degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Darkwah was identified as one of the three men seen running Sunday evening from a third-floor apartment in the 5500 block of Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroad. The men were running from an apartment where Ahmed Hemoh, 26, was found with fatal gunshot wounds to the upper body. A man within the apartment called 911 at 3:47 p.m. to report Hemoh had been shot. The circumstances that led to the shooting continues to be actively investigated. Detectives do not believe this was a random act of violence.

Hemoh was pronounced deceased inside the apartment by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel. Officers began searching the building, and residents were briefly advised to shelter in place. A review of surveillance footage revealed three men left the apartment shortly after the shooting. Detectives released the images of the three men within hours of the incident. All three men have been identified.

Further investigation led to detectives identify Darkwah as the alleged shooter. The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney was consulted, and detectives obtained warrants, and detectives believe all men involved in the shooting are known to each other.

Detectives from our Fugitive Track and Apprehension Unit are actively searching for Darkwah. Detectives ask anyone with information about this case or knowledge of Darkwah’s whereabouts, to call  703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.   

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.