UPDATE - Second Suspect Arrested

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News Release: 09/351/0013/drg/(7)
December 18, 2009

UPDATE
Second Suspect Arrested

As a result of the ongoing investigation, homicide detectives charged Anthony James Box-Johnson, 21, of 8831 Winding Hollow Way in Springfield, with burglary while armed. Detectives believe that Jonathan Anderson and Anthony Johnson were the only two suspects involved in this incident.

Anthony James Box-Johnson

Man Shot During Burglary in West Springfield Area

West Springfield Police District – A 56-year-old man defending his home was shot by a burglar on Wednesday, December 16 in the 6100 block of Hillside Road. Around 11 p.m., the victim encountered an armed man breaking into the residence. The victim and suspect exchanged gunfire and the victim was struck once in the chest. The suspect fled on foot but was intercepted by responding patrol officers. The victim was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries.

Jonathan E. Anderson, 21, of 8929 Arley Drive, was charged with malicious wounding and burglary while armed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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