Facebook Marketplace meetup turns into armed ambush with gunfire sheriff says

A planned online sale ended with suspects opening fire as victims fled, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — What began as a Facebook Marketplace sale ended in gunfire after investigators say four juveniles orchestrated an armed robbery, lured the victims to an apartment complex and opened fire as they fled.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred on the night of July 18 on Ebenezer Church Road.

According to investigators, the victims traveled to the area to sell a Spyder-brand sweatshirt to a buyer they h...