From Fredericksburg Police:
“When there is an incident involving gunshots, it demands an entire patrol squad and often several detectives to conduct a thorough investigation. Three shots-fired incidents in a 24-hour period, two of which occurred simultaneously, is unprecedented and exhausting. I am impressed and beyond proud of my employees for making arrests in all three cases so quickly. Their efforts and successes bring justice to the victims and reassure witnesses as well as City residents that they can count on us to show up and deliver,” said Police Chief Brian Layton.
Included in this news release is a synopsis of each event. Fortunately, no persons, structures, or vehicles were damaged during the incidents.
On March 10th, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Fredericksburg E-911 Center received a call from a resident who heard gunshots fired near her home in the 1600 block of Caroline Street. Patrol officers responded to the area and located cartridge cases on the sidewalk. During their investigation, they noticed a person sitting in a parked vehicle. The investigation revealed that the male in the car was the suspect in the shooting. Daquan Fraierson, 20, of Fredericksburg was taken into police custody and arrested on the following charges:
• Reckless handling of a firearm
• Discharge of a firearm within City limits
Fraierson is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1500 secure bond.
On March 11th at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Fredericksburg E-911 Center received a call from a person who witnessed a male fire several shots in the air in the 800 block of Caroline Street. Patrol officers responded and located the suspect at the intersection of George and Princess Anne Street. Officers also found the firearm and cartridge cases nearby. The suspect was identified as Victor Ramirez, 29, of Spotsylvania County. Ramirez was taken into police custody and arrested on the following charges:
• Discharge of a firearm within City limits (seven counts)
• Reckless handling of a firearm
• Disorderly conduct
Ramirez is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
On March 11th at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Fredericksburg E-911 Center received a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at an apartment in the 200 block of Kings Mill Court. The victim reported an acquaintance was hanging out at his apartment when suddenly he pulled out a firearm and demanded cash. The suspect, identified as Archie Langham-Anderson, 18, of Spotsylvania County, fired a single shot into the floor and left with an undisclosed amount of money. Patrol officers responded to the scene to begin the investigation while the on-call detective responded to the incident. Yesterday afternoon, March 14th, Fredericksburg Police took Langham-Anderson into custody without incident on the following warrants:
• Discharge of a firearm within City limits
• Brandishing of a firearm
• Reckless handling of a firearm
• Assault and battery
• Robbery
• Use or display of a firearm in commission of a felony
• Discharge of a firearm in an occupied building
Langham-Anderson was transported to Rappahannock Regional Jail and is being held without bond.
