A tragic drive-by shooting in Fairfax County has left a 14-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy injured. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder, while the 16-year-old driver has been charged as an accomplice. Police have not yet identified a motive for the shooting, which took place on Friday night at the Fairmont Gardens apartments. Home security camera footage captured the moment shots were fired at a group of teens, with one of them, Elvis Anderson Grande Gonzalez, tragically losing his life. Witnesses reported seeing a gray sedan fleeing the scene.
Residents in the area expressed fear for their safety, citing drug dealing as a problem in the complex. Detectives do not believe the shooting was random and are urging the community to come forward with any information or surveillance video that might assist in the investigation. Fairfax County police expect to release more information as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Major Crimes Bureau or submit tips anonymously through Crime Solvers. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward. The community is in shock and mourning the loss of Elvis, with a relative expressing regret and sadness over the situation. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in our communities.
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