Police Investigating Death in Springfield Area

PHOTO of crime scene Sunday in Springfield area courtesy of Fairfax County Police

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Fairfax County Police are investigating a death of a 67-year old man Sunday in the Springfield area.

Police say they were called to a residence Sunday around 10:24 a.m. in the 7000 block of Leewood Forest Drive (see map below) for a domestic violence call for service.

When they arrived, police found an adult woman outside the home in a panicked state, they said. The woman explained to officers that her spouse was upset and had threatened her by pointing a handgun at her, police said. As she was exiting the residence, the victim heard sounds of what appeared to be gunshots coming from the residence, police said.

Police said officers took immediate action and secured a perimeter around the residence to isolate and contain the threat from the community. Residents were advised to stay in their homes and a portion of Backlick Road was blocked while the incident took place, police said.

Additional resources responded as the initial indication of the event dictated a possible barricade, according to police. A warrant for brandishing a firearm was secured after consulting with the Fairfax County Magistrate’s Office for what had allegedly transpired inside the residence between victim and her husband, police said.

After over two hours of repeated attempts to make contact with the man inside the home, officers from the Special Operations Division utilized an expandable tool to get a better observation point through the front door of the residence which was partially open, police said. Police said officers were able to see the deceased 67 year-old man inside the home lying on the floor.

The woman did not sustain any physical injuries during the incident, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call police at 703-691-2131.