2 Juveniles Charged In Fatal Shooting At Springfield Motel

SPRINGFIELD, VA — Two juveniles are facing charges related to the death of a juvenile at a Springfield motel on Tuesday.

Police initially responded around 9:41 p.m. to a suspicious death at the Motel 6, located at 6868 Springfield Boulevard. A male juvenile was found with an upper body gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene. Several other juveniles were in the room at the time.

The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide following an autopsy Wednesday morning. But through an investigation, detectives believe one of the boys was handling a firearm when he accidentally discharged a single round, fatally injuring the victim.

On Friday, one juvenile was charged with felony reckless handling of a firearm and unlawful possession of firearm by a juvenile. The other was charged with unlawful possession of firearm by a juvenile. Both juveniles were taken into custody and processed at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center.

Detectives are investigating the Springfield incident and two others that happened over 36 hours. On Wednesday, a 17-year-old boy was found with an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized. An 18-year-old man known to the victim was in the home and is cooperating with detectives.

On Wednesday night, police responded to a shooting at the Sharpshooters Range at 8194M Terminal Road in Lorton. Officers found two adult men suffering from upper body gunshot wounds. Both men were taken to the hospital and one was determined to have life-threatening injuries. Preliminary investigations indicate the incident was domestic-related, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

"All three of these cases remain under active investigation and our team of detectives are working extra hours to methodically examine evidence and interview all witnesses," said Maj. Ed O'Carroll, the Major Crimes Bureau commander. "I am deeply appreciative of all they have done on each of these important cases and the others they are assigned. The women and men of the Fairfax County Police Department work tirelessly to safeguard our community against any act of violence as we recognize how detrimental they are to the stability of our community."

Anyone with information on any of these crimes can contact the Fairfax County Police Department Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2 or submit a tip through Crime Solvers.