Crime & Safety
Carjacking, Malicious Wounding Charges Filed Against Herndon Man
Police arrested a 19-year-old Herndon man in connection with the July 23 carjacking that took place within town limits.
HERNDON, VA — Town of Herndon Police arrested 19-year-old Alexis Antonio Ruiz of Herndon in connection with a July 23 carjacking, according to the weekly crime report.
After multiple members of the public reported hearing a gunshot around 9 a.m., on July 23, officers responded to the 500 block of Fairfax Lane, according to the report.
The victim told arriving officers that Ruiz had pulled out a handgun, assaulted him and then fired the gun. He then drove away in the victim's car, according to police.
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The victim was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police, who later recovered the stolen car.
Police arrested Ruiz and charged him with carjacking, abduction, malicious wounding, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
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