Body Found In Springfield Could Be Missing Teen

SPRINGFIELD, VA—A body found in Springfield is believed to be that of missing 19-year-old Raymond McGavin, his family says.

The family told Fox5DC tests need to confirm the body's identity, but they believe it is him. Fairfax County Police do not believe there was foul play.

Our son is at peace," wrote his mother Annemarie Gilmore McGavin in a Facebook post. "We are grateful to all who provided their help in locating Raymond. At this time, not all of our family members have been notified, so we would ask for some privacy. We take great comfort in knowing how much Raymond was loved and how so many in his and our lives provided assistance, love and care. Please keep us, particularly our other sons, in your prayers."

McGavin went missing after a U2 concert at Capital One Arena Sunday, June 17. His family told Fox5DC he missed the last Franconia-Springfield Metro train but told a friend around 11:30 p.m. he was getting home another way. He had last been heard from around 1 a.m. when he posted a Snapchat video walking on train tracks. The family believed he was around Beltsville, Md.

McGavin is a Gonzaga College High School graduate and was expected to attend William & Mary this fall.

Friends have started a GoFundMe page to support the McGavin family. Funds will go toward a memorial service and counseling for his two younger brothers, Sean and Elias. "Many of us have had the pleasure of coming to know Annemarie and Travis McGavin through their longstanding service to the community," states the page. "With the unexpected passing of their oldest son, Raymond, we would like to show our love and support."

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