– teenager fatally shot and injured, others harmed
– young person gunned down, multiple individuals hurt.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
In a devastating turn of events, a shooting incident on June 3 at 10:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of Masthead Trail in Triangle, Virginia, resulted in the tragic death of a 15-year-old male juvenile. Three other individuals, including males aged 16, 18, and 20, were also wounded in the shooting but are expected to survive their injuries. The incident, which authorities believe was not a random act, is currently the subject of an active investigation by detectives.
Details of the Incident
According to initial reports, a group of males were gathered in a grassy area behind homes in the neighbourhood when multiple gunshots rang out, causing panic and chaos. As law enforcement officers rushed to the scene, the individuals involved in the shooting fled. Officers from Prince William County and the Town of Dumfries were able to locate and provide immediate assistance to two of the victims who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services quickly transported the two injured victims to a nearby hospital for treatment. Tragically, the 15-year-old male juvenile succumbed to his injuries and passed away. The other victim, an adult male, is currently in stable condition and expected to recover. Additionally, a second juvenile male was found nearby with a graze wound and received medical care at the hospital.
As the investigation unfolded, authorities received information about a fourth victim, another adult male, who had been taken to a hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds. Fortunately, all three surviving victims, including the two juvenile males and the 18-year-old man, are expected to make full recoveries. No reports of property damage related to the incident have been made public at this time.
Identifying the Victims
The 15-year-old male juvenile who tragically lost his life in the shooting has been identified as a resident of Triangle, Virginia. The surviving victims have been named as a 16-year-old male juvenile, an 18-year-old man, and a 20-year-old man, all of whom also reside in the Triangle area.
Due to legal restrictions regarding the disclosure of the deceased victim’s identity, authorities are unable to release further details about the young individual who lost his life in this senseless act of violence. Detectives are actively pursuing leads and gathering evidence to bring those responsible for the shooting to justice.
As the community mourns the loss of a young life and supports the recovery of the injured individuals, law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. Updates on the case will be provided as they become available.
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– 15-year-old shot and killed
– Three others wounded.
