Mystery Shots Fired in Woodbridge Neighborhood

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Two reports of shots being fired in a Woodbridge neighborhood over the weekend may be related, according to the Prince William County police.

Shortly before noon Sunday, a homeowner in the 1500 block of Colchester Road reported to police that a bullet had entered an upstairs bedroom window and struck an interior wall. No injuries were reported, according to a Prince William police report.

The incident occurred sometime between 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Sunday, the police said, and it’s possibly related to the sound of gunshots reported nearby early Saturday, in the area of Melbourne Avenue.

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At 2:30 a.m. Saturday, police officers responded to the 14300 block of Melbourne Avenue to investigate a report of shots fired. Several callers reported to police that multiple gunshots were heard in the area.

The officers checked the area and located multiple shell casings in a secluded area on a path near a pond, the report said. At the time of the incident, no property damage or injuries were reported.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call Crime Solvers at (703) 670-3700 or 866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.