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Police: Teen Killed, Four Hurt in Shooting at Dumfries Basketball Courts

Detectives say a second group arrived, prompting a confrontation before shots were exchanged.

Overview

  • The gunfire erupted around 5:30 p.m. Monday at the outdoor courts by the Potomac Shores Fitness Barn on the 1800 block of Potomac Shores Parkway.
  • Police identified five male victims ages 16 to 20, including an 18-year-old from Dumfries who died at a hospital.
  • The four survivors include a 20-year-old man and two 17-year-old boys from Woodbridge, plus a 16-year-old boy from Dumfries, and all are expected to recover.
  • Officers found one victim at the scene, located another at a home on Spring Cress Drive, and said three others arrived at nearby hospitals.
  • Investigators say the shooting does not appear random, have detained several people for questioning, and are seeking tips at 703-792-6500 or pwcva.gov/policetip.