13-Year-Old Fired Gunshots During 7-Eleven Robbery In Woodbridge: Cops

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Three teenagers were arrested on Wednesday morning after one of them fired gunshots while robbing a 7-Eleven in Woodbridge, authorities said.

No injuries were reported in the robbery, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The teens did not steal any items before running out of the store.

Authorities have identified the teenage suspects as a 13-year-old boy from Falls Church, a 16-year-old boy from Woodbridge, and a 17-year-old girl from Arlington.

The 13-year-old is charged with attempted malicious wounding, robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a juvenile. The other two teens were charged with one count of robbery.

The teens' court dates are pending. They are all being held at the Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center.

The robbery occurred just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the 7-Eleven at 1701 Featherstone Road in Woodbridge. Investigators said the three teens walked into the store and demanded money from the register.

During the robbery, the 13-year-old suspect pulled out a gun and fired a shot at an employee who was running toward the back of the store, according to the police report. The three teens then ran out of the store.

A police K-9 located all three teens after the robbery, and they were taken into custody.

Anyone with more information about the robbery can contact the Prince William County Police Department tip line at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.