Leesburg man will likely face murder charges in strangulation, death of infant

An 8-month-old girl has died after sustaining injuries in an assault in Leesburg on Sept. 17, and the suspect will likely face murder charges.

Alvaro Mejia Ayala, 22, of Leesburg, was arrested on Sept. 17 and charged with strangulation in the assault of the infant at Hancock Place NE.

In consultation with the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, additional charges, including murder, are forthcoming and pending further investigation and forensic evidence…

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