Leesburg Police Arrest Suspect in Stabbing Incident

Editor's note: the following comes from a press release from the. It has not been edited.

Shortly before 9:00 PM Sunday June 19, 2011, Leesburg Police responded to the 100 block of Fort Evans Rd NE for a reported stabbing. On the scene, officers found a juvenile male suffering from a stab wound.  After  investigating the incident, it was determined  that the victim was walking in the 100 block of Fort Evans Rd NE when he was approached by the suspect who then stabbed him and fled the scene.  The suspect was described as a black male dressed in dark clothing. The victim was treated on scene and then medivac’ed to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.

After further investigation, a search warrant was served at 5:30 AM in the Town of Leesburg.  An arrest of the juvenile suspect was made by the Leesburg Police Department. He is currently being held in the Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Center.

Our latest information regarding the victim was that he was in stable condition and being treated for his wounds received in the attack.

This case is still under investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this case is asked to call the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500 or the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS. (704–443-8477)