Gunshots Fired During Saturday Night Fight In Leesburg: Police

LEESBURG, VA — A fight in Leesburg on Saturday night led to gunshots, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Now, authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect.

Police learned about the fight on Adams Drive NE around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Multiple callers reported to police that shots were fired during a fight in progress.

Witnesses told police that one person, a black man wearing a white shirt, fired the shots. When police arrived on the scene, the people involved in the fight had already ran away.

Photo courtesy of the Leesburg Police Department.

Police officers established a perimeter in the area, but they did not find the suspect. When they canvassed the area, officers determined that the gunshots damaged private property in the area. No injuries were reported to authorities.

Photo courtesy of the Leesburg Police Department.

Anyone who can help identify the pictured person of interest can contact Detective Pacilla at 571-919-8275 or at mpacilla@leesburgva.gov. Callers can submit anonymous tips to the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-8477.

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