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𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱
On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 1:20 a.m., the Fredericksburg E-911 Center received a report of shots fired in the 1100 block of Fleetwood Court.
Upon officers’ arrival, Sean Favors and the reporting party’s brother had been involved in a physical altercation outside the residence. Sean Favors was then seen running back into his apartment and waited for the brother to return. He shot his firearm into a group of four people intentionally as they were walking back into the apartment complex. The reporting party then observed two individuals, including the suspect, enter a vehicle parked in front of the leasing office and flee towards Lafayette Boulevard.
A patrol officer initiated a traffic stop of the above vehicle, during which two persons fled on foot. Officer DeCilles and K9 Roxy initiated a track and located one of the occupants, a juvenile, hiding in a dumpster. The juvenile was confirmed to have fled from the vehicle. The juvenile is related to the suspect and was placed in protective custody following the incident. A search of the vehicle led to a firearm being recovered. Sean Favors was arrested without incident at his apartment complex the same day.
Sean Favors, 31, of Fredericksburg, is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail with no bond and facing charges of:
◾Attempted – Murder Second Degree
◾Weapons - Discharge Firearm, missile in/at occupied building, maliciously
◾Weapons – Removal or alteration
◾Family Offense – Gross, wanton, or reckless care for child
The Fredericksburg Police Department thanks the Virginia State Police, Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, and Stafford Sheriff’s Office for their outstanding teamwork and assistance.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area is urged to contact Detective Dobson at 540-373-3122 ext. 5735. To make an anonymous tip, send a text to “847-411” and text “FPDtip” followed by your tip. Or, download the free FPD Tip app available for Android and iPhones. To download the app, search “FPD Tip” in the Google or iTunes App Store.
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵
The Fredericksburg Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that occurred Sunday, October 19, 2025 at approximately 9:00 pm on the canal path between Washington Avenue and Emancipation Highway in the area of Cossey Pond.
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’4’’ – 5’5’’, medium build, possibly Middle Eastern, Hispanic or Indian. He was reported to speak with an accent and was wearing dark clothing. He was last seen running on the canal path towards Emancipation Highway and Mary Washington Boulevard. No weapons were displayed during the incident.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have footage or information from the area or surrounding areas is urged to contact the Fredericksburg Police Department immediately. Fredericksburg Police Detectives are working diligently to investigate this incident and will continue to use all resources possible to bring justice to this situation.
The Fredericksburg Police Department takes these incidents very seriously and will be increasing patrols along the canal path while remaining committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens. We remind community members to stay vigilant while walking or exercising outdoors, especially after dark, and to promptly report any suspicious activity. When walking at night and in areas that are not well lit, it is always good practice to walk with a friend. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault and needs resources or support, please contact the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA) at rcasa.org or call their 24/7 hotline at (540) 371-1666.
To make an anonymous tip, send a text to “847-411” and text “FPDtip” followed by your tip. Or, download the free FPD Tip app available for Android and iPhones. To download the app, search “FPD Tip” in the Google or iTunes App Store.
