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News Release: 10/137/0161/LHC(1)
May 17, 2010
Man Killed In Centreville Area
Sully Police District – Police are investigating an apparent homicide that occurred at a home in the 14200 block of Compton Road, on Monday, May 17.
Police responded to an urgent call for assistance around 10:45 a.m. Family members who live in the home, along with an acquaintance, became involved in an altercation with two male intruders in the garage area of the home. During this scuffle, the acquaintance was shot in the upper body and died on scene. The two suspects then fled the home on foot, through a wooded area adjacent to the property.
There was a significant police response to the scene and surrounding area, including; helicopter, K-9 and bloodhound, patrol officers, and detectives. A perimeter was established and a search began.
The suspects were described as black, around 5 feet 10 inches tall, between 20 and 30 years old and wore dark clothing. One of the men was light-skinned and had a beard and mustache. The other was darker and had a thin goatee.
The suspects should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who may have been in the Compton Road/Hartwood Lane area around 11 a.m. and has any information about this crime 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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