Incident Overview

The shooting occurred around 5:30 PM in the vicinity of Olde Greenwich Circle. Upon arrival, law enforcement found six individuals who had been shot, leading to a chaotic scene in the normally quiet community.

During a press conference later that evening, Major Elizabeth Scott of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office remarked, “I mean this is probably as bad as it can get with at least six people being shot right now. It’s been a stressful 24 hours.”

Victims and Community Response

Among the victims, three were pronounced dead at the scene, while the other three were transported to the hospital for treatment. The conditions of the injured victims remain unclear, and their ages have not been confirmed by officials.

In light of the incident, Fredericksburg City Schools announced a delayed opening for Thursday, indicating a significant emotional impact on the school community due to the violence.

Witness Accounts

A neighbor, identified as Rosy P, described her experience during the incident, stating, “I was coming down the hill. I was looking forward and I saw about three or four individuals and I heard it and I saw bullets going everywhere, they were kind of going at each other.”

Additionally, there’s footage from an eyewitness that captured two individuals appearing to carry long guns just before the area transformed into a crime scene. While this has been noted, the Sheriff’s Office has not confirmed any connection to the shooting at this time but is actively conducting interviews.

Investigation Status

No arrests have been made as authorities continue to investigate the case. The Sheriff’s Office has stated that multiple suspects are believed to be involved. They are urging local residents to stay indoors and avoid the area as the situation remains active and developing.