Crime & Safety

Woodbridge Man Accused Of Firing Gun Into Neighbor's Home

Prince William County police said the incident occurred Thursday in the 12300 block of Manchester Way in Woodbridge.

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A Woodbridge man is facing charges after police said he fired a gun into a neighbor's home.

Diavonte Barlow, 32, was charged with reckless handling of a firearm following the Thursday incident, Prince William County police said in a report.

According to police, officers were called to a home in the 12300 block of Manchester Way in Woodbridge shortly before 4 p.m. to investigate a call abouts shot fired.

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Police said Barlow was handling his gun when the weapon discharged and a round entered the neighboring residence.

No injuries or other damage to property were reported, police said.

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Barlow was charged and later released on a court summons.

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