Fredericksburg Shooting Suspect Apprehended, 2 Victims Still In Critical Condition: Police

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Two people were shot on Wednesday morning in Fredericksburg. The victims, who police only identified as a man and a woman, are in critical condition, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department.

On Thursday night, authorities arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Jeffery Brown was arrested in Chesterfield and faces several charges, including attempted murder.

Fredericksburg's 9-1-1 call center received the report of a shooting around 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The reported shooting occurred in the 1100 block of Tuckahoe Drive at the Valor Apartments, police said.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds, according to an update posted to Facebook by the police department. The responding officers provided first aid until rescue personnel arrived.

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The two victims were taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment, authorities said. On Thursday, both victims were still hospitalized in critical condition.

The police department said more information would be released as their investigation continues. There was a heavy police presence at the Valor Apartments into Wednesday afternoon as authorities looked to learn more information about the shooting.

Brown, who was arrested by Virginia State Police, faces several charges. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of malicious wounding, one count of entering a dwelling to commit murder, one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and one count of discharging a firearm in a public place, among others.

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This summer, Fredericksburg has seen several shootings, according to the police department. Earlier in the summer, Fredericksburg Police Chief Brian Layton urged residents not to resort to violence.

"Over the last few months, the City of Fredericksburg has seen instances of violent crime stemming from gun violence like most cities across the country," Layton said. "Gun violence doesn't just impact victims and offenders; it affects families, children, loved ones – gun violence impacts our entire community."

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