Crime & Safety
Mount Vernon-Area Teen Killed in Vienna Hotel Shooting
Fairfax County Police ID victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
By Karen Goff
Fairfax County Police say a Mount Vernon-area teenager was shot and killed early Sunday at the Residence Inn in Vienna.
The deceased has been identified as Gerard Gomez, 16.
The shooting occurred outside the location at 8616 Westwood Center Dr. in the Tysons Corner area of Vienna.
Officers were called to the location around 2 a.m. for the report of a person who was shot. They located the victim on the sidewalk and began efforts to resuscitate him; however, he was pronounced dead at the scene with injuries to the upper body.
This investigation is in its early stages. 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 Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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