Fatal Shooting at Gold's Gym in Reston

Suspect Arrested

August 20, 2024

Fairfax County police have made an arrest in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred at a Gold's Gym in Reston on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024.

The Shooting Incident

At approximately 1:30 PM, officers responded to the gym, located in the 11800 block of Sunrise Valley Drive. They discovered a male victim suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The Arrest

Fairfax County police announced on Twitter that they had arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting.

Details about the suspect, including their identity and charges, have not yet been released.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Previous Incidents

This is not the first time a shooting has occurred at a Gold's Gym location. According to CBS News, there have been at least three other shootings at Gold's Gyms in the past five years.

In 2019, a man was shot and killed at a Gold's Gym in Texas. In 2020, a man was shot and injured at a Gold's Gym in California. And in 2021, a man was shot and killed at a Gold's Gym in Florida.

The recent shooting in Reston highlights the need for increased safety measures at gyms and other public places.