Reston shooting update: Hours after officials confirmed that a shooting on Wednesday at a residence in the 12300 block of Fan Shell Court had killed one person, the first info on the suspect was released. The victim, who has not yet been publicly identified, is believed to have lived at the home, according to Fairfax County authorities.
Reston suspect update
A suspect in the Reston shooting was identified (Unsplash)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
Police in Fairfax County have taken a 23-year-old suspect into custody. Neither the suspect nor the victim has been identified.
After the shooting, officers launched an extensive search for Marvin Fernando Morales-Ortiz, focusing heavily on the 12200 block of Laurel Glade Court, roughly a quarter-mile from the scene.
As a precaution, schools in the surrounding area were placed on lockdown while police combed the neighborhood.
Videos from the scene showed officers in tactical gear working alongside a K9 unit near an apartment complex, where the dog repeatedly examined a bicycle found lying in the roadway.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis later confirmed the suspect had fled the area on a bicycle, which officers recovered during the search.
Shortly after Davis addressed reporters, police announced that Morales-Ortiz had been located and arrested.
Where is Reston?
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
Reston is located in northern Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It sits about 20 miles (32 km) west of downtown Washington, DC, just east of Dulles International Airport, and is bordered by Herndon to the west, Great Falls to the north, Vienna to the east, and Chantilly to the south.
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
Reston is located in northern Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It sits about 20 miles (32 km) west of downtown Washington, DC, just east of Dulles International Airport, and is bordered by Herndon to the west, Great Falls to the north, Vienna to the east, and Chantilly to the south.
{{/usCountry}}
Reston is also situated along the Dulles Toll Road (VA Route 267) and is served by multiple Silver Line Metro stations, making it a key suburban and transit-connected community within Fairfax County.
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.
Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.
Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.
Home/World News/Us News/Reston shooting update: Who is Marvin Fernando Morales-Ortiz, Fairfax suspect identified?
{{^htLoading}}
Advertisement
{{/htLoading}}
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
{{#usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe
