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Shots Fired Near Ballston, Car Window Shattered: Police

Multiple shots were fired Thursday afternoon in an apartment complex near Ballston, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

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Witnesses said they saw a male in all black clothing running from the scene in Arlington, where multiple gunshots were fired, police said.
Witnesses said they saw a male in all black clothing running from the scene in Arlington, where multiple gunshots were fired, police said. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

ARLINGTON, VA — Multiple shots were fired Thursday afternoon in an apartment complex near Ballston, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

Police recovered evidence of shots fired and found a vehicle with a shattered window in the area of the 500 block of N. Piedmont Street. Several people contacted the police around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday about shots fired in the area.

Witnesses said they saw a male in all black clothing running from the scene, police said.

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No injuries were reported in the incident. Police said they are continuing to investigate the shooting.

Anyone with information about the incident can provide information to the ACPD's tip line at 703-228-4180, by email at ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us, or anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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