Leesburg Police investigate fight involving discharge of a firearm

The Leesburg Police Department Criminal Investigation Section is investigating a fight involving the discharge of a firearm.

On March 19 at approximately 10:24 p.m., Leesburg Police Dispatchers received multiple reports of a fight in progress involving gunshots being fired in the 0-99 block of Adams Drive NE.

Multiple subjects were reported to be involved, including a black male in a white t-shirt who was discharging a firearm. As officers responded, callers advised that the involved subjects fled on foot.

The responding officers established a perimeter, however the suspect who discharged a firearm was not located. Officers canvased the area and determined that the gunfire caused damage to private property. As of this time, there have been no reported injuries as a result of this incident.

The incident remains under investigation by the Leesburg Police Department Criminal Investigation Section.

Anyone who can identify the pictured person of interest, or who has information about the incident and has not already spoken with law enforcement is asked to contact Detective M. Pacilla at 571-919-8275 or at mpacilla@leesburgva.gov.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent using TIPSUBMIT via text. Text 274637 (CRIMES) and begin your message with LPDTIP.