Woman shot & killed in Reston, police say

Posted: Sep 17, 2020 / 10:45 AM EDT / Updated: Sep 17, 2020 / 04:12 PM EDT

RESTON, Va. (WDVM) — Fairfax County Police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed in Reston.

Officers were called to the area of Colts Neck Road and Glade Drive Thursday morning for a woman who was shot. Detectives say she died at the scene.

“Our officers responded to the area of Colts Neck Road and Glade drive at 6:49 this morning after a community member called after discovering a woman on the side of the road who looked to be deceased,” said Sgt. Tara Gerhard. “Our officers got there and determined that she was in fact deceased, and she had upper body trauma.”

Colts Neck Road was closed between Glade Drive and Paddock Lane as of 10 a.m. Thursday. Police ask that drivers use an alternate route and avoid the area.

The woman who died has not yet been identified. The incident is still under investigation.

Police are asking anyone with information on the suspect to contact them via their anonymous tip line at 1-866-411-TIPS.