Detectives continue the investigation into a shooting in South Stafford last night.

On February 28th at 6:35 p.m. deputies responded to Stratford Place subdivision for a reckless driver and disturbance. An off-duty federal law enforcement officer had confronted a motorcyclist driving recklessly through the area on a blue and white off-road motorcycle.

The motorcyclist left the area, but returned a short time later with family members. Deputies stopped the motorcyclist and his family members in a white Lincoln near the intersection of North Jenny Lynn Road and Cross Cut Lane. The three family members began causing a disturbance with the deputies and the off-duty federal law enforcement officer who was still in the area. Deputies attempted to quell the disturbance, but it turned physical.

During the disturbance, a 61-year-old male resident of a nearby home approached the scene and became involved. The federal law enforcement officer’s gun discharged and the 61-year-old resident was struck in the chest. That resident was transported to the hospital and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries last night.

As a result of the initial investigation, Nicolas Vazquez, 20, Angel Vazquez, 21, and Xavier Vazquez, 46, have each been charged with assault and battery on law enforcement, assault by mob, conspiracy to commit a felony and obstruction. All three were placed in the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. A booking photo is not yet available for Angel Vazquez.

One deputy received minor injuries during the incident and was grazed by the bullet. We are praying for a speedy recovery. None of the deputies involved fired a weapon.

This is an ongoing investigation and although we talked to many witnesses last night, we are asking any other witnesses to contact our office. If you have any information or video of the incident or reckless motorcyclist, please contact Detective Boyle at 540-658-4400.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased resident.