Son Killed Father In Domestic Shooting: Loudoun Sheriff

Updated at 10:40 a.m.

STERLING, VA — A man died early Monday in a domestic shooting in Sterling, Loudoun County authorities said. The father was shot by his son, who then took his own life, the sheriff's office said in an update.

The shootings occurred about 12:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Silverleaf Drive in Sterling has been identified, Loudoun County authorities said. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim was identified as Jose Francisco Guerra Caceres, 51, of Sterling. The suspect, Francisco Javier Guerra Villalta, 26, of Sterling, was found dead in the residence from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a news release said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cote at 703-777-1021. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office app.

Editor's Note: If you or somebody you know needs mental health support, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Domestic dispute help is available by contacting the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visiting thehotline.org.