Grand Jury Indicted Murder Suspect in Alexandria
A 38-year-old man faces murder charges for a fatal July shooting at the ParcView Apartments.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Crime — General
Corey Delantau Stubblefield has been indicted for the murder of 36-year-old Charles Talley. The incident occurred in the 5300 block of Holmes Run Parkway.
Why it matters
The indictment follows the death of Charles Talley, who succumbed to a gunshot wound to the chest. This case represents the third homicide recorded in Alexandria for 2026.
Corey Delantau Stubblefield was indicted on charges of murder and use of a firearm, with a potential sentence of life plus three years in prison. He is currently held in North Carolina while awaiting extradition to Alexandria.
The players
Corey Delantau Stubblefield
He is a 38-year-old suspect currently in custody awaiting trial for the murder of Charles Talley.
Charles Talley
He was a 36-year-old shooting victim who died following an incident at the ParcView Apartments.
The details
Police discovered Charles Talley in a parking lot at the ParcView Apartments following a shooting. The suspect was subsequently apprehended while walking toward U.S. Highway 421 in Sampson County, North Carolina.
Timeline
July 15, 2026: Charles Talley was shot and killed.
August 27, 2026: Corey Delantau Stubblefield was arrested in North Carolina.
September 30, 2026: Stubblefield was indicted on murder charges.
Legal Context
This indictment marks the third confirmed homicide in Alexandria in 2026, contributing to the city's annual violent crime figures. The legal process proceeds under standard extradition protocols for interstate criminal charges.
The arrest and indictment of the suspect resolve the immediate threat linked to this specific incident in the Holmes Run Parkway area. Residents remain advised that standard police presence continues across the city to address violent crime.
The takeaway
The judicial system is now processing the charges following the suspect's apprehension in North Carolina. Authorities have moved the case forward as the city continues its investigation into local homicides.
Further reading
For more information on local criminal proceedings, visit the Alexandria Crime — General section.
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