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Loudoun County, VA Shooting Today: Teen, 15, Dies After Gunfire
Round Hill, VA – A 15 year old boy who was reported missing and endangered died Monday morning following an encounter with a Loudoun County sheriff's deputy in Round Hill, where authorities say the te
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-19T23:45:46.068Z
Round Hill, VA – A 15 year old boy who was reported missing and endangered died Monday morning following an encounter with a Loudoun County sheriff 's deputy in Round Hill, where authorities say the teenager suffered a self inflicted gunshot wound.
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred Monday, Oct. 19, in the 36000 block of East Loudoun Street, prompting an investigation into the fatal shooting.
At approximately 9 a.m., the Purcellville Police Department requested assistance from sheriff's deputies in locating a missing and endangered 15 year old boy believed to be carrying multiple firearms.
Deputy Encounters Armed Teenager
Around 9:50 a.m., a Loudoun County deputy located the juvenile walking west along East Loudoun Street.
Authorities said the teenager produced a firearm as the deputy approached and suffered a self inflicted gunshot wound.
During the encounter, the juvenile discharged a round, prompting the deputy to fire one shot from his service weapon.
The sheriff's office reported that the deputy immediately provided emergency medical assistance following the gunfire.
Despite those efforts, the 15 year old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation Remains Active
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
Officials have not publicly identified the teenager or released additional information about why he was initially classified as missing and endangered.
The department's initial statement also did not specify whether the deputy's gunfire struck the teenager.
Authorities have not reported any additional injuries connected to the incident.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the events leading up to the shooting or the encounter itself to come forward.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Detective Wilhelm at 703 777 1021 .
Further details may be released as investigators continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding Monday morning's fatal incident.