Crime & Safety
Gunshots Reported on Fort Evans Road NE, Police Investigating
Police in Leesburg are investigating a shooting that was reported on Fort Evans Road NE on Saturday afternoon.
LEESBURG, VA — Police in Leesburg are investigating a shooting that was reported on Fort Evans Road NE on Saturday afternoon.
No injuries were reported as a result of the shooting, nor have not been any reports of property damage, authorities said.
Witnesses told police that they saw a dark gray Honda Civic speed away after the shooting. The Leesburg Police Department did not provide any additional suspect description.
Find out what's happening in Leesburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The shooting occurred around 12 p.m. on Saturday in the 0 block of Fort Evans Road NE in Leesburg, the police department said Tuesday. A 911 caller reported multiple gunshots near the entrance of an apartment complex in the area, police said.
The police department said officers found evidence of a shooting on Saturday afternoon but offered no details.
Find out what's happening in Leesburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Anyone with more information about the shooting was asked to contact detective C. Hill at 703-771-4500 or at chill@leesburgva.gov. Callers were also asked to submit anonymous tips to the Leesburg Crime Line, 703-443-8477.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
