Fatal Shooting in Springfield Investigated
Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening, Nov. 28, in Springfield. Officers responded to the 8500 block of Bauer Drive at 5:11 p.m. and found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was pronounced dead on scene. Carlington Fitz Auther Campbell, 33, of Springfield, identified himself to officers and advised that he was involved in the shooting.
Preliminarily, detectives determined that Campbell and the victim were acquaintances who were involved in an ongoing dispute. The victim arrived at Campbell’s residence and was later shot just outside his door. Following an initial review of the available evidence and after consultation with the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, detectives charged Campbell with second degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He is being held at the adult detention center without bond.
Detectives are still actively attempting to notify next of kin of the victim’s passing. Upon this notification, more information about his identity will be released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fairfax County Police Department Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.
This is the 14th murder year-to-date in Fairfax County.
Three-car Crash in Lorton Results in Fatality
Detectives from Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred Nov. 27 in Lorton. Officers responded at 1:20 p.m. to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Pohick Road for a crash involving three cars.
A preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Richmond Highway prior to Pohick Road. The Silverado rear-ended a 2017 Subaru Forester which was stopped at the red light. The Silverado continued into the intersection striking a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado that was attempting to make a left-hand turn from Pohick Road to southbound Richmond Highway.
The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, Ralph J. Edwards III, 33, of Mason Neck, was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other occupants of the cars involved were taken to the hospital for injuries not considered to be life threatening. Detectives are working to determine if speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.
Pedestrian Dies After Hit and Run Crash in Springfield
A 63-year-old-man died as a result of injuries from a crash that occurred at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, near the intersection of Backlick Road and Edsall Road. Detectives from Crash Reconstruction Unit have preliminarily determined that Daniel McKay, of Springfield, was crossing Backlick Road near Edsall Road. A driver traveling south on Backlick Road struck McKay, who was not in a crosswalk. The driver fled the area and has not been located. Rescue personnel pronounced McKay deceased at the scene. The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone -1-866-411-TIPS ( 866-411-8477 ), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web – Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers“. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest.
This is the 14th pedestrian fatality in the county to date in 2020.
Stovetop Burner Ignites West Springfield Townhouse Fire
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 12:51 p.m., units were dispatched for a reported townhouse fire in the 8400 block of Grenoble Court in the West Springfield of Fairfax County.
Units arrived on the scene of a two-story, middle unit townhouse with light smoke visible from the front of the home. Crews quickly located, and extinguished, a fire in the kitchen. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.
No occupants were home at the time of fire. A neighbor discovered the fire and called 9-1-1. There were working smoke alarms in the home.
Fire Investigators determined that the fire was accidental in nature and started in the kitchen on the stovetop. The cause of the fire was a burner left on, which ignited the nearby combustibles.
Four occupants were displaced because of the fire. Red Cross assistance was offered and declined. Damages as a result of the fire were approximately $93,750.