MIDLAND, VA. (THECOUNT) — Levi Norwood has been identified as the teen sought by police after a fatally shooting his mother and 6-year-old sibling on Friday night in Midland, Virginia.
Norwood, 17, is accused of killing his 34-year-old mother and a 6-year-old boy at an Elk Run Road home on Friday night. Norwood’s father, 37, was able to escape the residence and notify police.
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According to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shooting at 12870 Elk Run Rd in Midland Friday evening. When they arrived, police discovered a woman and a child suffering from fatal gunshot injuries.
Police said the father was then confronted by his 17-year-old son, who fired several shots causing injury.
The dad escaped from the home, and then called 911, according to the sheriff’s office, reports 12NewsNow.
The father was taken to the hospital by EMS with injuries, according to the sheriff’s office. Officials said they believe the 17-year-old barricaded himself in the home. After several hours of trying to establish contact with the teen, police said they entered the home around 10:15 p.m. and after searching the residence, they believe the teen fled and is at large.
Levi Norwood is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Officials say Levi is a white male with short purple hair. He is 5-foot-9, weighs 125 pounds and has brown eyes. It is unknown what type of clothing he is wearing.
Anyone who sees him should not approach him but call police at 540-422-8600.
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Geo quick facts: Midland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 census was 218. Midland is home to a post office with the local ZIP code of 22728 – Wikipedia.