(Updated 9:15 a.m.) Arlington County Police are investigating a shooting that took place this morning close to Columbia Pike.
Police said around 8:30 a.m. that a man has been transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot on the 1000 block of S. Frederick Street. The area is close to the Carlyle House condo building, the Columbia Grove apartment building and Bailey’s Branch Park.
Officers remain on scene investigating. Police said it appears to be an isolated incident, with the suspected shooter described as a thin black male with dreadlocks wearing a gray hoodie.
After searching the area, police said they had not found the suspect, but that they believe there is no threat to the larger community.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 703-558-2222.
POLICE ACTIVITY: ACPD investigating shooting in 1000 block of S. Frederick St. Male victim transported to hospital w/ non-life threatening
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) August 23, 2017
Injuries. Police remain on scene investigating. Anyone with information about incident asked to contact police.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) August 23, 2017
Appears to be isolated incident. Suspect described as Black male, thin build with dreadlocks wearing a gray hoodie. Search of area negative.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) August 23, 2017
There is no indication of larger threat to community. If you see something suspicious, contact police at 703.558.2222.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) August 23, 2017
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