News: Victim Indentified in Dec. 27 Homicide in Sterling

(Dec. 30, 2012) - The victim of a Dec. 27 homicide in the area of Great Trail Terrace and Trail Run Terrace has been identified as Jovaughn J. Johnson, 30, of Sterling, VA.


Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area shortly before 7 p.m. on Dec. 27 for a check the welfare call. The victim was found deceased inside a 2002 white Mercedes Benz SUV.

At this point in the investigation it appears the shooting was not a random act.

Detectives are continuing to follow all leads in this investigation and are asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the vicinity of Great Trail Terrace and Lost Trail Terrace on Thursday, Dec. 27 between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. is asked to call 703-777-0475.

Residents who wish to remain anonymous are asked to call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919. If the information provided to Crime Solvers leads to an arrest and indictment, the caller could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.