Tyler Lee Jones dies in fatal Fredericksburg shooting
Fatal Fredericksburg shooting death of Tyler Lee Jones – Obituary
At 1 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, Fredericksburg Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of William Street in Downtown Fredericksburg. Upon arrival, officers found 23-year-old Tyler Lee Jones suffering from gunshot wounds on nearby Charles Street. Police provided immediate aid until emergency personnel arrived.
Jones, a Fredericksburg resident, was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The shooting occurred near two popular downtown restaurants, Castiglias Italian and Fahrenheit 132, in a busy area frequented by both locals and tourists.
Authorities have begun an investigation into the incident and are requesting anyone with information or video footage to come forward. Fredericksburg Police can be reached at 540-373-3122, and anonymous tips can be submitted by texting “FPDtip” followed by the information to 847-411 or through the FPD Tip app available on Android and iPhone devices.
The Stafford and Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Offices are assisting Fredericksburg Police in the investigation.
