Man Shot During Botched Robbery Attempt in Woodbridge: Police

WOODBRIGE, VA — A man was shot in the lower body late last week during a drugs-and-robbery incident in the area of Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road that went awry and went to an area hospital for treatment, after which the patient was arrested, according to Prince William County Police.

Brian Kenneth Fullem, 28, of no fixed address, was charged with attempted robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

Fullem told police he met a male acquaintance in the aforementioned area late Thursday night to conduct a drug deal, after which Fullem whipped out a gun and tried to rob him. But then man whipped out his own gun and shot Fullem.

The other man wasn't immediately identified.

Photo: Prince William County Police