Crime
At least 3 dead, multiple injured after shooting on Olde Greenwich area in Spotsylvania County
While official details remain limited, at least one individual has reportedly been taken into custody.
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — A tragic shooting incident unfolded Tuesday evening in the Fredericksburg area, leaving three individuals dead, including at least two minors, and prompting a large-scale law enforcement response.
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At approximately 6:00 p.m., authorities received reports of an active shooter in the 400 block of Olde Greenwich Drive, just off Lafayette Boulevard in Spotsylvania County.
According to emergency radio communications, the scene involved multiple victims, with unconfirmed accounts indicating the involvement of children among the deceased.
Upon arrival, deputies from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Fredericksburg Police Department encountered a chaotic and devastating scene.
Emergency responders were seen attempting life-saving measures on at least one victim, who was later pronounced dead.
Two other victims were found unresponsive—one inside a vehicle and another nearby—both of whom were covered at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the identities or ages of the victims but confirmed that at least two are believed to be minors.
Eyewitnesses reported that an altercation involving two separate groups escalated into gunfire.
One resident is said to have exited their home and intervened during the confrontation.
While official details remain limited, at least one individual has reportedly been taken into custody.
Law enforcement continues to canvass the area, including neighborhoods along Lafayette Boulevard near the Sheetz gas station, in search of any additional suspects or persons of interest.
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office issued a shelter-in-place order for residents in the immediate vicinity.
Citizens are strongly urged to remain indoors and avoid the area to ensure the safety of both the public and responding personnel.
“There is a significant law enforcement and first responder presence in the area,” said officials. “Please allow our units to secure the scene and continue the investigation. An additional alert will be sent when the shelter-in-place order is lifted.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.