Fairfax, Virginia police responded a report of a shooting at Oakton’s home. They found a dead man at the scene, who had allegedly broken into the house.
Fairfax County Police tweeted at 6:50 p.m. that officers were on the scene of a fatal shooting at an Oakton home at Waples Mill Road.
According to the tweet, a man was declared dead on the spot.
Fairfax County Police stated that the homeowner shot and killed the man, before calling 911. (FOX 5 DC)
The tweet stated that all parties were accounted for and there was no ongoing threat to the community. “Detectives are on the scene and a PIO is responding.”
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FOX5 DC reported police held a press conference where they stated that an intruder had broken into a house and was then shot and killed by the homeowner.
According to reports, the intruder entered Oakton’s Virginia home with a large landscaping rock. (FOX 5 DC)
According to police, the homeowner and the intruder had an altercation outside. The homeowner then returned inside and bought a gun. He then entered the house carrying a large landscaping rock.
According to police, the homeowner shot and killed the man after calling 911.
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Officers reported that an intruder entered a house and was shot and killed by the homeowner in Oakton in Virginia. (FOX 5 DC)
According to police, no one else was hurt except the alleged intruder.
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The investigation is ongoing by police, who are also trying to find the culprit.
Greg Wehner is a Fox News Digital breaking news reporter.