Police in Fairfax County, Virginia say two teenagers were killed in a shooting yesterday in the 8000 block of Winding Way Court in Springfield.
Officers responded for the report of a shooting around 3:15 p.m. and found one underage victim inside the garage suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Despite lifesaving measures by officers, the victim was pronounced deceased by rescue personnel. A second juvenile victim was found in front of a home nearby suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was taken to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators say there was a “previous argument through social media between the involved parties.”
Following the argument online, four teenagers went to the home to talk to someone who lived there and investigators were told a fight broke out. During the fight, Zachary Burkard, 18, of Springfield, emerged from inside the home and shot two of the juveniles.
Burkard remained at the scene and was taken into custody by officers. A firearm was recovered.
Police did not elaborate further on the topic of the social media feud.
