Detectives Arrest 17-Year-Old for Fatal Shooting

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives arrested the 17-year-old suspect responsible for last night’s fatal shooting in a Woodlawn parking lot.

At 8:29 p.m. yesterday, officers responded to a report of a shot person in the 8700 block of Sacramento Drive. Joshua Fieldings, 25, was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Preliminarily, detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau determined Fieldings had a previous dispute with the 17-year-old suspect. Around 8:20 p.m., Fieldings exited a business when a gunshot was heard. A witness saw the 17-year-old fleeing from the scene.

Detectives worked throughout the night to identify, locate and arrest the 17-year-old male suspect. He was taken into custody at a Lorton home late last night. He has been charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and underaged possession of a firearm. The juvenile is being held without bond at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center. Preliminarily, detectives believe the firearm was recovered from the suspect’s home.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged 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), and by web  Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

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

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