Fairfax County Police Department News

Reston District Station – Our homicide detectives were able to confirm the identity of the victim in the Reston shooting as Iris Ponce Garcia, 19, of Reston, during an autopsy at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Next of kin has been notified.

This remains an active investigation and detectives are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.

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(September 17, 2020)

Homicide Investigation Underway After Woman Dies in Reston Shooting

Reston District Station – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred overnight. Officers responded shortly before 7 a.m. to the area of Colts Neck Road and Glade Drive for a report of a woman lying on the ground. Upon their arrival, officers found a woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the manner and cause of death. The name of the victim is being withheld until detectives confirm her identity.

This is an active investigation and detectives continue to conduct interviews, process evidence and canvass the area for witnesses.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the shooting to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

This is the 7th homicide year to date in Fairfax County.

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