Update to Shooting Investigation in Burke

Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau continue to investigate the Oct. 21 shooting in the 6100 block of Wicklow Drive in Burke.  As of yesterday afternoon, Oct. 24, Crime Scene and Forensic detectives have completed their work at the residence and have cleared the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has completed autopsies of the two victims and suspect. Homicide detectives are awaiting receipt of the final autopsy report from the OCME.  As we initially shared, an officer returned fire on the suspect.  Second Lieutenant Edward Rediske, a 25-year veteran of the department and currently assigned to the West Springfield District Station, returned fire after being shot upon by the suspect while nearing the rear of the residence with a reaction team in an effort to rescue the lives of the victims in the home.

In addition to the active Major Crimes Bureau investigation, Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. has directed our Internal Affairs Bureau to conduct an administrative investigation in accordance with policy, along with an independent review by the Independent Police Auditor. More information will be provided when available.

(Original release date: October 22, 2019)

Update: Victims and Suspect Identified in Burke Shooting

The victims of the shooting last night in Burke have been identified as Patricia Marie Bounds, 67 and Sean Patrick Bailes, 19.  The deceased suspect has been identified as Marcellus William Bounds IV, 36. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will be conducting autopsies to confirm cause and manner of death.

(Original release date: October 22, 2019)

Update to Shooting Investigation in Burke

West Springfield Police District – Three people are dead following a shooting last night in the 6100 block of Wicklow Drive in Burke. Officers initially responded to a report of a domestic disturbance around 9:11 p.m. A woman reported that a family member had threatened her with a gun. Shots were heard and officers formed a reaction team with the goal of making entry and rescuing the victims. While attempting to enter through the rear sliding glass door, the officers were confronted by an armed man who immediately fired a shotgun at them from inside the home. An officer returned fire and the man retreated deeper into the home.

A hostage barricade event was immediately declared and members of our Special Operations Division responded. Attempts to negotiate with the suspect were unsuccessful. SWAT officers entered the home and found two dead victims with apparent gunshot wounds, as well as the suspect deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Investigation to date has determined:

• All persons inside of the residence were related.
• The victims were the mother and nephew of the suspect.
• There is evidence of an apparent ongoing family issue that escalated, resulting in the suspect using deadly force upon his relatives.
• During the argument, it appears the victims fled to various parts of the home to avoid harm from the suspect.
• When the suspect found the mother in a bedroom he immediately shot her.
• The suspect then located the nephew in a bathroom and immediately shot him.

“Our Victim Services staff are supporting the victim families and our community members and our Incident Support Services staff is supporting all of our brave officers,” said Police Chief Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr. “It’s important to note the trauma all have been exposed to in this tragedy and we continue to pray for all involved as they recover for the rest of their lives.”

For further information, watch our news conference here.

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.

(Original release date: October 22, 2019)

MEDIA ALERT: Update to Shooting Investigation in Burke

West Springfield Police District – Join Colonel Edwin C. Roessler Jr., Fairfax County Police Chief as he updates the community on the investigation into last night’s shooting in Burke.

WHERE:

Public Safety Headquarters

12099 Government Center Parkway

Press Room: 2nd Floor

Fairfax, Virginia 22035

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 22, at 12 p.m.

PARKING:

Please DO NOT park in the fire lanes. Parking is available in two garages. Please take note of the vehicle height clearances so you don’t damage your vehicles. Satellite trucks may park on the shoulders as you approach the round-a-bout. When you enter the round-about in front of our building, veer right and you will see a garage on your left and a garage on your right. There are a few first-come-first-serve spots as soon as you enter the garage on the right. There are additional visitor spots in the garage on the left. There will be officers outside to help guide you.

(Original release date: October 22, 2019)

Active Shooting Investigation in Burke

West Springfield Police District – Our Major Crimes Bureau and Crime Scene detectives continue to investigate after two men and a woman were found dead inside a home in the 6100 block of Wicklow Drive in Burke.

Officers initially responded to a report of a domestic disturbance around 9:11 p.m. last night. A woman reported that a family member had threatened her with a gun. During the violent encounter, one adult male was able to flee the home to summon help.

Arriving patrol officers encountered an armed man who fired shots at them. Two officers sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. After the exchange of gunfire, the suspect barricaded himself in the home. Our SWAT officers searched the home, finding two adult men and an adult woman dead.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will be conducting autopsies to confirm cause and manner of death. The identity of the victims will be released pending next of kin notifications.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the shooting to please call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800.

Please continue to follow us on Twitter, @fairfaxpolice and our blog, www.fcpdnews.wordpress.com for the latest information.