Three wounded in Sterling Park drive-by shooting
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By Jana Wagoner
Source: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 2008
UPDATED THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 2008
A 19-year-old, 20-year-old and a 21-year-old were shot in Sterling Park Sept. 17 -- the third violent crime in Sterling Park in less than a week.
Police say the three latest victims were standing near the intersection of East Poplar Road and South Buckingham Court shortly before 9 p.m. when a vehicle passed by them.
A little while later, the vehicle returned, and shots were fired from it, hitting the three victims, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesman Kraig Troxell said.
Several people called 911 when they heard the shots fired.
All three victims were taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital, Troxell said.
The vehicle that the shots were fired from is described as being dark in color, possibly green or teal, Troxell said.
After the shootings, investigators conducted a door-to-door canvass around the area in search of leads, Troxell said.
There is no word yet on whether they found any suspects.
"We must put a stop to this violence," Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) said in an e-mail Sept. 18. "For the last seven days, helicopters arrive every other day to either search for criminals or to pick up shooting victims."
Delgaudio was referring to the violent week Sterling Park residents have seen.
On Sept. 12 through Sept. 14, two people were shot and one was stabbed in two separate incidents.
"Sterling can and must be restored," Delgaudio said.
Anyone with information about the latest shooting is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 703-777-0475. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919.
Anyone with information leading to an arrest and indictment could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000