(Updated at 11 a.m.) Arlington police are investigating gunshots reportedly fired from a vehicle in the Shirlington area.
Described to first responders as a “drive-by shooting,” the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on the stretch of 31st Street S. between the Shirlington and Fairlington neighborhoods.
The vehicle from which the shots were fired is described as a dark blue Toyota Prius. A lookout for the car was broadcast to police in neighboring jurisdictions.
So far there are no reports of anyone being struck by the gunfire.
Police are on scene investigating while medics stand by in case any gunshot victims are located.
POLICE ACTIVITY: ACPD is investigating a shots fired incident in the 4400 block of 31st Street S. No injuries have been reported. A dark blue Toyota Prius was observed fleeing the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Expect continued police presence in area.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) October 19, 2021
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the ACPS's Homicide/Robbery Unit at 703-228-4180 or [email protected]. Information may also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) October 19, 2021
INCIDENT: Police Department Activity
LOCATION: S Abingdon St/31st St S
IMPACT: 31st St S is back open both ways. pic.twitter.com/KoWS3F0FFI— Arlington Alert (@ArlingtonAlert) October 19, 2021
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