ASHBURN, Va. — A 19-year-old man was arrested after the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said he shot and killed his father in Ashburn Friday evening.
The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 22000 block of Leanne Terrace. Deputies say the victim, 50-year-old Ashburn resident Jerome Edward Thompson, was shot by his son, Jerome Edward Thompson Jr.
Thompson Jr. has been charged with second-degree murder, along with felony use or display of firearm. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
The sheriff's office is requesting members of the public with information in the case to contact Detective Schmidt at (703) 777-1021. Witnesses can also report information anonymously by calling (703) 777-1919 or by using the Sheriff’s app.