Virginia State Police investigating after man found shot on shoulder of I-495 in Fairfax Co.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - A man was found shot on the side of I-495 in the early morning hours Sunday, Virginia State Police say. 

Just after 2 a.m., officers responded to Exit 54 for Braddock Road in Fairfax County on I-495 North where it was reported that a man was lying on the shoulder of the road. 

Upon arrival, police found the man, a 21-year-old from Baltimore, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Fairfax Medical Campus with life-threatening injuries. 

No vehicle was found near him on I-495. 

Virginia State Police are following up on leads and ask that anyone who may have seen a vehicle stopped on the side of the interstate around 2 a.m. and/or has any information call them at 703-803-0026 or send an email to questions@vsp.virginia.gov.