Crime & Safety
Another Shooting Reported In Gum Springs Area: Police
The shooting may be gang-related and linked to one that happened on Monday, Fairfax County Police say.
HYBLA VALLEY, VA—A second shooting within days in the Gum Springs area of Hybla Valley is under investigation early Thursday, July 4.
The shooting happened in the 3000 block of Fordson Court, the same area where two teens were shot at a playground Monday. A man suffered a graze wound and has non-life-threatening injuries. A vehicle and apartment were also struck.
Police believe the shooting may be connected with Monday's shooting and is likely tied to gang activity. The Mount Vernon District Station will be providing extra patrols in the area.
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The suspect vehicle is described as a white SUV with dark tint. Police believe three young black men were inside but have no further suspect descriptions.
Two other shootings injured three people in the Groveton and Rose Hill areas on Monday. The incidents may be gang-related, but it's unclear if they're tied to the Gum Springs shootings.
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Anyone with information is asked to call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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