Fredericksburg Police are investigating a fatal shooting. City Police spokeswoman Sarah Morris says at about 3:30 Saturday morning they received information about an unconscious male bleeding in the 1700 block of Lafayette Boulevard.
Morris says patrol officers responded and located the male who had gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began performing lifesaving measures until EMS arrived. Shortly after, the victim was pronounced dead.
Patrol officers set up a perimeter around the area and began their investigation while a detective was requested to respond to the incident. The Medical Examiner also came to the incident. Officers found several vehicles struck by gunfire and multiple cartridge casings.
Police identified the victim and notified his next of kin. The Department will release the victim’s name later today.
