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Coverage dated August 9, 2026 to August 10, 2026

Manhunt underway after 16-year-old killed at birthday party in Fauquier County

Headline from FOX 5 DC

A manhunt is currently underway after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot late Saturday night during a 15th birthday party in Fauquier County. Despite there being potentially dozens of witnesses, no arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed. The murder took place around 10:30 p.m.

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  1. WUSA9

    Man killed after shooting at outdoor party in Fauquier County; suspect sought (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    Deputies heard a gunshot while responding to noise complaints on Bowery Lane. A temporary shelter-in-place order has been lifted.

  2. FOX 5 DC

    Deadly shooting at outdoor party in Fauquier County prompts homicide investigation (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office has launched a homicide investigation after a man was fatally shot during a large outdoor gathering in Catlett late Saturday night. Authorities were dispatched to a rural property in Catlett around 9:30 p.m.

  3. DC News Now

    Man shot, killed during party in Fauquier County prompts investigation (opens DC News Now)

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    DC News Now's feed description

    An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed during a party on Saturday, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Man killed in shooting at Fauquier County party over the weekend (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    A man was shot and killed at a party Saturday night in Fauquier County, Virginia, the sheriff's office said.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Manhunt underway after 16-year-old killed at birthday party in Fauquier County (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    A manhunt is currently underway after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot late Saturday night during a 15th birthday party in Fauquier County. Despite there being potentially dozens of witnesses, no arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed. The murder took place around 10:30 p.m.