Suspect at Large After Shooting During Store Robbery

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information from Fairfax County Police.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Fairfax County Police are searching for a gunman who shot a 65-year old employee Wednesday morning during a robbery at the Computer & Cellular store at 2790 Beacon Hill Road, according to FCPD.

Fairfax County Police were called at 11:29 a.m. for a report of a shooting.

A man entered the store wearing a mask, took an item and an employee intervened, police said. The man shot the employee in the hand and fled the store on foot heading toward Richmond Highway, an FCPD spokesman said.

The employee was taken to a hospital in non-life threatening condition, the spokesman said.

Police say the gunman is a black male, wearing a black or green hip-length jacket and carrying a black bag.

Residents should contact police immediately with any information about the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.