5 Attempted Murder Charges Announced For Leesburg Teen In Ashburn Shooting: Police

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — A 17-year-old boy from Leesburg has been charged with five counts of attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Ashburn over the weekend, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office announced.

The boy, who has not been publicly identified due to Virginia laws designed to protect the identities of minors, was taken into custody on Wednesday. He is being held at the Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Center, authorities said.

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The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Saturday in the 20100 block of Boxwood Place, according to the sheriff's office. A resident called authorities to the area after they reported hearing gunfire.

Through their investigation, authorities determined that the incident involved two groups who knew each other from a previous altercation. Members of one group then confronted the victims in the area of Boxwood Place.

When the victims began to drive away, one suspect fired a shot at their car, the sheriff's office said. The suspects and victims all fled the area. No injuries or property damage were reported in the shooting.

Deputies were able to locate a victim, and detectives are still working to identify all of the people involved. Anyone with more information can contact the Detective Mitchell at 703-777-1021.

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