BB Gun Assault Sends Victim To Hospital In Alexandria: Police

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The weapon involved in an assault at an Alexandria hotel turned out to involve a BB gun, Alexandria Police say.

Police had responded around 11:23 p.m. Monday to the 5000 block of Seminary Road, which NBC Washington identified as the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. Officers found a man shot with a BB gun by someone he knew. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, Marcos Santos, Jr., 25, remained on scene and was charged with malicious wounding. He was held without bond.

The investigation remains active, according to police. Anyone with information can contact Detective B. Smith at 703-746-6159.