An apparent homicide in Sterling Friday evening remains under investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office this afternoon.

Rosangela Spradling, 42, of Sterling, has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention center without bond, according to Sheriff's Office officials.

The victim has been identified at Steven Spradling, 52, a member of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department. Law enforcement officials believe the incident to be domestic in nature.

Two children were found unharmed at the home in the 21700 block of Blossom Drive in Sterling. They're currently staying with family friends.

LCSO deputies responded the home around 9 p.m. Friday after a shooting was reported.

This is a developing story. Check back to LoudounTimes.com for more information as it becomes available.


-Trevor Baratko