WASHINGTON — A half-dozen instances of shootings into homes and cars in June in various parts of Fairfax County, Virginia, are forensically linked, the police say.
“For this many to be linked, it is definitely a concern,” said Fairfax County Police Officer Tawny Wright.
The details, courtesy of Fairfax County Crime Solvers, with the dates and times they were reported:
- June 3, at 11:30 p.m.: Bullet holes were found in vehicle in the 6500 block of Virginia Hills Avenue, Alexandria.
- June 4, at 6:20 p.m.: A bullet struck a car in the 6500 block of Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria.
- June 6, at 12:50 p.m.: A bullet struck a window of a home in the 8000 block of West Boulevard Drive, Alexandria. The police think it happened on June 4 or 5, between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., because that’s when they got reports of suspicious noises.
- June 6 at 6:40 p.m.: A bullet struck a truck engine in the 6500 block of Hackberry Street, Springfield.
And on June 13, the police determined that two shootings at cars on Old Dominion Drive on the night of June 11 were related.
Police say there have been no reports of anyone getting hurt, but they want to get the shooter or shooters off the street.
“For someone to be firing shots at cars, if even the cars are empty and there doesn’t seem to be anyone around,” Wright said, “You never know when there could be someone or where those bullets are gonna (sic) go, and somebody could get hurt.”
Police are leaning on the public for help, especially since they have no suspects at this point.
“We are asking for the public’s assistance in trying to collect any information that could lead to the identity of the suspect or suspects in this case.”
Fairfax County Crime Solvers made the shootings the Case of the Month for September, and a $1,000 reward is being offered.
“They are guaranteed to remain anonymous and this case was made a ‘Case of the Month’ and so it’s guaranteed a $1,000 cash reward,” Wright said.
Wright said to claim the reward, you need to call through the Crime Solvers tip line (1-866-411-TIPS) or text TIPS187 plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
Similar shootings are happening in nearby Prince William County, where at least 18 homes have been fired at since January, sometimes while residents were inside.
