Crime & Safety
Trial of Slain Alexandria Activist Comes to Close
The verdict could be decided as early as Tuesday.
The trial for the man charged in the killing of an Alexandria activist closed Monday, the office of Prince George's County State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks announced, with deliberations beginning Tuesday morning.
Closing arguments began around 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Tyrone Lewis is facing murder and carjacking charges in the death of Lenny Harris—a community activist.
Harris, 53, went missing from Alexandria in September 2011. After a months-long search, his body was found in a Fort Washington well on Jan. 26, 2012.
Lewis' co-defendant, Linwood Johnson, pleded guilty to 2nd-degree murder, robbery with a deadly weapon and related charges and is scheduled to be sentenced in October.
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