Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the public’s help in identifying the person(s) responsible for firing a handgun outside in Oakton, resulting in one bullet penetrating a home.
Police were called to the residence in the 9000 block of Oleander Avenue, the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21, after the homeowners awoke and discovered a bullet had apparently been shot through their window. The bullet struck a framed photo hanging on the wall of a bedroom, shattering the glass.
A woman was asleep in that room at the time of the incident. Detectives believe the shot was fired around 1:30 a.m. Police say the suspect(s) were apparently on Oakton High’s football field shooting at the scoreboard. One of their bullets missed the target and entered the home behind it on Oleander. No one was injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637. A $100 to $1,000 cash reward will be paid for information leading to an arrest and indictment. As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court.