Shooting On I-495 In Fairfax Investigated By Virginia State Police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Virginia State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday evening on the Capital Beltway/I-495 in Fairfax County, according to a release.

VSP troopers responded around 5:10 p.m., for the report of someone in a van traveling northbound on I-495 near the exit for Little River Turnpike/Route 236 shooting at other vehicles.

Although one vehicle was struck by a bullet, no one was injured, according to police. The van continued northbound without stopping, police say.

In order to search for shell casings and other potential evidence, troopers shut down all northbound lanes of I-495, including the express lanes, and detoured vehicles to the Route 236 service lane, according to a 7:26 p.m. post on the Virginia Department of Transportation's official Twitter account. All lanes reopened around 8 p.m.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting incident or who has information about it is asked to contact the Virginia State Police at 703-803-0026 or by email at questions@vsp.virginia.gov.

Update #Fairfax: NB I-495 main lanes and express lanes now open, exit for Little River Turnpike now closed for @VSPPIO activity. Expect delays.#VaTraffic https://t.co/2jrsal2rBC
— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) March 20, 2023