Killing Of Teen In Ashburn Leads To Second Arrest, GoFundMe Set Up For Victim's Family

ASHBURN, VA — A second suspect has been charged in the homicide of a teen in Ashburn last Saturday, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

On Tuesday, the sheriff's office arrested a juvenile boy in Ashburn. He was charged with first-degree murder - principle in the second degree, which refers to someone present during the offense but who is not the main suspect. The juvenile, who is not identified due to his age is being held at the Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Center.

Fadlalla Mohamed, 19, of Ashburn, is charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony after the death of a 16-year-old boy. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office arrested Mohamed Sunday, and he is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.

The sheriff's office had responded to a call about an injured person in a vehicle around 5:58 p.m. Saturday outside the Harris Teeter in the 43300 block of Southern Walk Plaza in the Broadlands neighborhood. Deputies provided aid to the victim, but the 16-year-old victim died of his injuries.

The incident was initially reported as a stabbing. However, the sheriff's office investigation determined it was a shooting that happened at another location — the 43000 block of Hillmont Terrace in the Broadlands neighborhood.

According to court documents reported by NBC Washington, another teen took the 16-year-old victim to a drug deal meeting. Authorities believe Mohamed arrived and shot the victim "without warning."

On Tuesday, Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney Bob Anderson confirmed that Mohamed appeared in Loudoun County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court on March 3 for a bond motion. The charge of consensual intercourse with a minor aged 15 or more, considered a class 1 misdemeanor, related to a Feb. 16 offense. Anderson said that the court granted a $1,000 unsecured bond despite his office's objection.

The homicide victim's name was not being released due to his age, but Fox5DC reported that the victim was Nicolas Mejia. His sister told the news station that he was about to turn 17, "had a really loving heart" and cared deeply about family and friends. The sister has set up a GoFundMe to assist the family with funeral and memorial service costs.

The sheriff's office continues to investigate the circumstances of the homicide. Anyone with information about the homicide can contact Detective Whitehead at 703-777-1021, anonymously call the Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office app.