Gun Discharges, Hits Truck In Springfield: Police

SPRINGFIELD, VA -- Police are investigating a gun that discharged and struck a truck at the 7200 block of Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield Friday night.

According to police, a man was in the truck when he heard the gunshot around 8:22 p.m. He realized the bullet hit him and his car. The victim sustained a minor injury but did not require medical attention.

After the incident occurred, police had responded to a nearby report of a possible gunshot at the 7400 block of Oriole Avenue. Police found that two people inside the home had been arguing.

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The investigation continues but police believe a gun was discharged from the home and hit the victim's truck. To report information, call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.

Other nearby incidents in the Fairfax County weekend crime report are:

Larcenies

• 6100 block of Franconia Road, wallet from vehicle
• 5800 block of Kingstowne Boulevard, merchandise from business
• 6100 block of Rose Hill Drive, merchandise from business
• 7000 block of Brookfield Plaza, beer from business
• 6800 block of Commercial Drive, electronic device from business
• 5600 block of Earlehurst Street, purse from vehicle
• 6500 block of Loisdale Road, beer from business
• 7100 block of Villa Park Road, tire and rim from vehicle
• 2300 block of Huntington Avenue, cell phone from business
• 2300 block of Huntington Avenue, merchandise from business
• 2500 block of Huntington Avenue, bicycle from residence

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