Leesburg, VA (September 17, 2025) – This morning, at approximately 10:07 am, Leesburg Police officers responded to the unit block of Hancock Place NE for a report of an infant not breathing.
The infant was transported to an area hospital and is in critical condition. Further Investigation revealed that the infant had been a victim of an assault.
The suspect fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. With the assistance of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Alvaro Mejia Ayala, 21, of Leesburg, was located at approximately 3:18 p.m. in the area of the 100 block of Meadows Lane NE. Mejia Ayala has been charged with strangulation.
This remains an active investigation, and additional charges are possible. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The Leesburg Police Department would like to thank the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance with this case.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500 or anonymously at 703-443-TIPS (8477).
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