(Updated 4 p.m.) Police are investigating a pair of violent crimes that occurred this [Monday] morning.
The first was a felonious assault around 6 a.m. on the 1100 block of Quaker Hill Drive, right behind the Alexandria Commons shopping center near Taylor Run.
Police said a victim was shot multiple times but managed to reach a nearby 7-11 and call for help.
NOTIFICATION:: The Alexandria Police Dept is investigating a felonious assault in the 1100 blk of Quaker Hill Dr. Victim shot multiple times around 6am, went to 7-11 in 3000 blk of Duke St to call 911. Victim transported to hospital. Expect police activity at both scenes.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 11, 2021
The shooting took place near where a car was stolen at gunpoint late last month.
The other incident was a carjacking that occurred shortly after 6 a.m. on the 3800 block of Florence Drive in Arlandria. Police said a victim was approached by a suspect with a gun. The person assaulted the victim and stole the car.
NOTIFICATION :: The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a carjacking in the 3800 block of Florence Dr. that occurred just after 6am. Suspect approached the victim displayed a gun, then assaulted the victim and took the vehicle. Expect police activity in the area.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 11, 2021
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