Suspect turns himself in after assault and shooting of woman in Virginia: police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – A man has been charged for his involvement in the shooting death of a woman in West Springfield, Virginia.

The suspect has been identified as Balaj Rafiq. Rafiq turned himself in for his involvement in the October 21 shooting in Franken.

Officers responded to the 5700 block of South Van Dorn Street in Franconia for the report of a person shot on October 21st. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds to her upper torso. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in life-threatening condition.

Rafiq has been charged with robbery, kidnapping, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime, malicious wounding, sodomy and two counts of sexual penetration. He is being held without bond.