Shot Man Found Lying On Capital Beltway Shoulder: Police

SPRINGFIELD, VA — A man with gunshot wounds was found lying on the shoulder of the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County Sunday, according to Virginia State Police.

State police had responded around 2:02 a.m. Sunday when a man was found lying on the shoulder of the northbound lanes near Exit 54 for Braddock Road. The man had multiple gunshot wounds and went to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police are actively investigating what led to the man being found on the Capital Beltway. The man was only identified as a 21-year-old Baltimore resident.

Police did not find a vehicle located near the man on the Capital Beltway. Anyone who may have seen a vehicle stopped on the side of the Capital Beltway around 2 a.m. or has any information can contact Virginia State Police at 703-803-0026 or by email at questions@vsp.virginia.gov.