Police Investigating Early Morning Homicide in Falls Church Nightclub

Police are investigating a homicide that took place early this morning (Friday) at Diva Lounge (6763 Wilson Blvd), a nightclub tucked into a back corner of the Eden Center strip mall.

Police responded to a 911 call about a shooting at approximately 12:05 a.m. When police and medics arrived they found a male victim deceased from a gunshot wound.

“Witnesses to the incident report the suspect shot the victim then fled the scene on foot,” police said. “The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, with dark hair, who was wearing black shorts and a blue polo shirt. There is no camera or video footage of the suspect available at this time.”

Police said the incident remains an active criminal investigation, but that they do not believe there is a continuing threat to the community.

“If you witnessed or have any information regarding this incident, please call Detective Darian Chuquillangui at (703) 248-5165,” police said.

Photo via Google Maps

Recent Stories

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors faces tough decisions ahead of next week’s budget markup session, following demands from local unions to increase county employees’ wages.

Tysons Corner Center visitors will get another opportunity to sample the mall’s culinary scene this spring. After drawing a big crowd when it launched last year, the Taste of Tysons…

Morning Notes

Virginia bluebells bloom in Reston (photo by Marjorie Copson) Clifton Family Mourns Sons Killed in Fire — “When Fairfax County firefighters found two boys inside a fiery Virginia house earlier…

Sign for a private parking lot limited to Vienna Shopping Center customers and tenants (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Vienna is considering several options to improve parking availability along its…

×

Subscribe to our mailing list