Crime & Safety
Police-Involved Shooting: Suspect Injured In Alexandria
Alexandria Police say the suspect was injured when police responded to a shots fired call.
ALEXANDRIA, VA—A suspect was shot by an officer in Alexandria Sunday, according to police.
Around 4:21 p.m., Alexandria Police initially responded to calls about a shots fired in the 1000 block of Vernon Street, according to a tweet sent before 5 p.m. Officers arrived on scene to find the suspect reportedly armed. Police told The Washington Post the officer opened fire in the 900 block of North Patrick Street when the suspect pointed the gun at the officer and wouldn't put it down.
The suspect was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. No other injuries were reported.
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The officer involved will be on routine administrative leave pending an investigation. The officer's name has not been released. Virginia State Police is investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation's Fairfax Field Office at 703-803-2676, by dialing #77 on a cell phone or emailing questions@vsp.virginia.gov.
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By the Charles Houston Rec Center. @AlexandriaVAPD Chief Brown says police responded to numerous calls of shooting by 900 block of N Patrick St. after 4p. Told responding officers encountered possible suspect - suspect turned & pointed a handgun. Officer fires. (1) @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/7Dq1lJPeOw
— Stephanie Ramirez (@RamirezReports) December 2, 2018
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