Man fatally shot in Fairfax County; 1 suspect in custody: police

Man fatally shot in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Police say a man was shot and killed early Monday morning in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County Police say a man was shot and killed early Monday morning in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.

The shooting occurred just after 5 a.m. in the 12700 block of Fantasia Drive in the Dranesville area. The victim, an adult male, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

According to Assistant Chief Robert Blakley, detectives arrested a man believed to be the shooter and recovered a vehicle linked to the incident.

Police are also searching for a second individual who was seen driving erratically near the scene and fled into a wooded area. It’s unclear whether that person is connected to the shooting.

The investigation remains active.