Juvenile Charged in Springfield Town Center Shooting

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Franconia Police District detectives have charged a juvenile male suspect following a non-fatal shooting that left one man hospitalized at the Springfield Town Center on February 13. Officers responded to the scene, located the victim, and quickly arrested the suspect in the parking garage, recovering a firearm.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety concerns in the Springfield area, as well as the importance of a swift police response and investigation to apprehend suspects and ensure victims receive support.

The details

According to police, there was a verbal dispute between the suspect and the victim, during which the suspect produced a firearm and shot the adult male victim in the upper body. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A second juvenile was also taken into custody in connection with an associated assault. Detectives have charged the suspect with multiple felonies including Aggravated Malicious Wounding and Possession of a Firearm by Someone Under 18.

• On February 13 at approximately 5:34 p.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Springfield Mall for a reported shooting.
• The suspect was arrested at the scene in the parking garage.

What’s next

The suspect is being held pending a detention hearing, and detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and seek any additional information from the public.