UPDATE
Apr 9, 2025 7:11 AM CDT
A new development after a mass shooting Tuesday in Virginia's Spotsylvania County that left three dead and three injured: "All suspects are in custody and there is no threat to public safety," according to the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office. It's not clear exactly how many suspects, though a spokesperson for the sheriff's office had earlier suggested that the shooting may have been carried out by more than one person. Authorities say more details are to come, per the AP. As of early Wednesday, deputies say that they haven't yet identified the victims or confirmed their ages, per WJLA.
Apr 9, 2025 12:00 AM CDT
Three people were killed and three others injured in a shooting in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on Tuesday night. The incident took place around 5:30pm at a townhouse complex near Fredericksburg, and all victims were found outside, the AP reports. The shooting may have been carried out by more than one person, but no arrests have been made and the motive remains unknown. But a spokesperson for the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office says the incident wasn't related to a domestic dispute, the New York Times reports.
"There's dozens upon dozens of officers out actively looking for suspects and preserving the crime scene," the spokesperson said at a press conference. "We will be here all night until we find the suspects." No details on the identities or ages of the victims has yet been released. Fredericksburg City Public Schools delayed their start by two hours on Wednesday, citing the need for care and support for students affected by the incident. The area is about 60 miles southwest of Washington, DC. (This content was created with the help of AI. Read our AI policy.)
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