Suspect Charged in Fatal Bailey's Crossroads Stabbing

Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy arrested after quick police response

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:51pm

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An extreme close-up of a bloodied knife blade, the harsh flash illuminating the sharp metal edge and dried crimson stains in stark contrast against the pitch-black background, conceptually representing the violent crime that occurred in Bailey's Crossroads.A grim reminder of the violent crime that shook the Bailey's Crossroads community, this stark image captures the chilling evidence that led to a swift arrest.Fairfax Today

Police in Fairfax County, Virginia have charged a 38-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on March 29 in the Bailey's Crossroads neighborhood. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found inside a residence with multiple stab wounds and later pronounced deceased at a local hospital. The suspect, Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, fled the scene but was quickly located and arrested by officers.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this fatal stabbing are concerning for the Bailey's Crossroads community, which has seen an increase in property crimes in recent years. The quick response and arrest by police, however, may help provide some reassurance and a sense of safety for local residents.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a report of a stabbing on Bellview Drive in Bailey's Crossroads around 8:56 p.m. on March 29. They found the adult male victim inside a residence with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. The victim was transported to a hospital but later pronounced deceased. The suspect, Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, had fled the scene before officers arrived. Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau were able to quickly identify Chavarria Muy as the suspect and, with the help of the police helicopter Fairfax 1, locate and arrest him in a vehicle in the 11000 block of James Swart Circle in Fairfax.

  • The incident occurred around 8:56 p.m. on March 29, 2026.
  • Chavarria Muy was arrested shortly after the incident on March 29.

The players

Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy

A 38-year-old man who has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing.

Fairfax County Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, identified the suspect, and made the arrest.

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What they’re saying

“Detectives continue to conduct interviews and process evidence recovered from the scene to determine the circumstances that led up to the fatal stabbing.”

— Fairfax County Police Department, Public Affairs Bureau

What’s next

Detectives will continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing. Chavarria Muy is being held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of a swift police response and thorough investigation to address violent crimes in the Bailey's Crossroads community. While the loss of life is tragic, the quick arrest of the suspect may help provide some closure and reassurance for local residents.