Crime & Safety
2 Teens Shot In Woodbridge, 1 Critically Injured: Police
Authorities are searching for the people responsible for shooting two teens in Woodbridge on Wednesday. One victim was critically injured.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — A pair of teens were shot in Woodbridge on Wednesday evening, the Prince William County Police Department said. Authorities are still looking for the people responsible.
Authorities identified the victims as an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy. A bullet grazed the man while the boy suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The boy's injuries are life-threatening, authorities said. Both victims are receiving treatment at area hospitals.
The police department did not have a detailed suspect description available on Thursday. Investigators only described the suspects as "three males."
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The shooting occurred around 9 p.m on Wednesday near Roundtree Drive and Riverside Drive in Woodbridge. Investigators said three males in the area fired gunshots at the victims before driving away.
Police officers determined that the victims drove to Noblewood Plaza after the shooting. There, officers provided first aid to the teens before EMS personnel arrived, according to the police report.
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Near Roundtree Drive and Riverside Drive, police officers found several cartridge casings. Two vehicles, including one driven by the victim, were shot. A pair of homes were also shot, authorities said.
Detectives are still working to determine what led to the shooting. The police department said the shooting does not appear to be random.
Anyone with more information about the shooting can contact the police department at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be subitted online.
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