The Fredericksburg Police Department is actively searching for the suspect in a shooting that critically injured two people. 32-year old Jeffery Brown of no fixed address is wanted on the following charges:
• Attempted second degree murder (two counts)
• Malicious wounding (two counts)
• Entering a dwelling to commit murder
• Felon in possession of a firearm
• Discharging a firearm in a public place or dwelling
• Use of a firearm to commit a felony
• Discharge a firearm within the city limits
Brown is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, do not approach him and call the police immediately.
Wednesday morning, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Fredericksburg E-911 Center received a call for shots fired in an apartment in the 1100 block of Tuckahoe Drive. Patrol officers arrived at the incident, found a male and female with gunshot wounds, and immediately provided first aid. Rescue arrived shortly after and transported the victims to a nearby hospital. Both victims remain hospitalized and are in critical condition.
The Fredericksburg Police Department asks anyone with information about the incident call (540) 373-3122. To make an anonymous tip, send a text to “847-411” and text “FPDtip” followed by your tip. Or, download the free FPD Tip app available for Android and iPhones. To download the app, search “FPD Tip” in the Google or iTunes App Store.
