Fairfax County Police Department News

Franconia Police District – Two 16-year-old boys from Annandale are facing charges following Tuesday night’s shooting at the Motel 6 in Springfield. Officers initially responded for a juvenile who was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. Several other juveniles were determined to be in the motel room at the time of the shooting. Following a thorough investigation, detectives believe one of the boys was handling a firearm when he accidentally discharged a single round, causing fatal injuries to the victim.

Yesterday evening, one juvenile was charged with felony reckless handling of a firearm and unlawful possession of firearm by a juvenile. The other was charged with unlawful possession of firearm by a juvenile. Both juveniles were taken into custody and processed at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center.

(Original release date November 11, 2020)

Springfield Motel Homicide Investigation Underway

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating after a juvenile was fatally shot in a motel room last night in Springfield. Officers responded around 9:41 p.m. to the Motel 6 at 6868 Springfield Boulevard for a juvenile who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide following an autopsy this morning.

Preliminarily, detectives believe the victim was in the motel room with several others when he was shot. This is an active investigation and detectives are continuing to examine evidence and interview witnesses to determine what led up to the shooting.

Per Virginia Code 19.2-11.2, we are prohibited from providing information about juvenile victims unless parental consent is provided. It prohibits Virginia law enforcement agencies from directly or indirectly identifying deceased juvenile victims of a crime.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fairfax County Police Department 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 13th homicide year to date in Fairfax County.

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