Crime & Safety
Woodbridge Shooting Was Not Random, 17-Year-Old Injured: Police
A 17-year-old boy was shot in Woodbridge on Sunday night in an incident that authorities said was not random.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — Authorities are still working to identify the person who shot a 17-year-old boy in Woodbridge on Sunday night.
The victim's injuries were not life-threatening, the Prince William County Police Department said.
Investigators did not provide any information about the shooter in a report on Monday. No criminal charges have been announced.
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"Detectives are actively following-up on leads regarding the identity of the shooter," the police department said.
The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday night near the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Summerland Drive. There, an occupant in one vehicle fired a gunshot into the other vehicle, striking the victim, authorities said.
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"The juvenile was driven to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries," the police department said. "No other injuries or property damage were reported. This incident was not random."
Authorities noted that the shooting was not random.
Anyone with more information about the shooting can contact the police department's tip line at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.
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