Second-degree murder charge dropped in deadly bus stop stabbing case; Fairfax County CA in spotlight

The Brief

  • A second-degree murder charge has been dropped in a fatal Groveton bus stop stabbing.
  • Prosecutors cited lack of forensic evidence and uncooperative witnesses.
  • The suspect remains jailed on other charges, including drug and unlawful wounding counts.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again. FOX 5 DC has learned that a second-degree murder charge has been dropped against a man accused of fatally stabbing another man at a Groveton bus stop this past summer.

What we know:

The suspect, Robert Reed, remains behind bars facing other charges stemming from the incident. He represented himself in court on Wednesday, when both parties agreed to a nolle prosequi motion (a formal notice to abandon the charges).

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