DC Man Charged for Fatal Shooting in Groveton

Mount Vernon Police District— Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have identified and charged a Washington, DC man involved in a fatal shooting in Groveton.

Yesterday, at 8:27 p.m., officers responded to the 7200 block of Jon Paul Drive in Groveton for an unconscious man in a parking lot. Officers located the man suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body and performed life-saving measures until relieved by fire and rescue personnel. Darryl Roberts, 38, of Washington, DC, was transported to a local hospital and pronounced deceased.

Through their investigation, detectives learned of an altercation between Roberts and Paul Brown, 35, of Washington, DC and that they were known to each other. Brown contacted the Alexandria Police Department of Emergency Communications at 8:24 p.m. and reported he shot a man after he was assaulted. Virginia State Police (VSP) located Brown who was driving in a stolen Nissan Sentra on Richmond Highway. After failing to stop, VSP pursued Brown, but the pursuit was terminated in the interest of public safety.

Through coordination with the Alexandria Police Department and the Metropolitan Police Department, Brown was located at his residence in Washington, DC and transported to a local hospital after receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Brown was transported to the DC Central Detention Facility where he is being held awaiting extradition back to Fairfax County. Brown will be charged with Second Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the family of the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.  

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