A 26-year-old man was shot in the leg in the 200 block of W. Glebe Road in Arlandria on Wednesday night.
The incident, characterized as a felonious assault, occurred at around 11:30 p.m., and was reported by Alexandria police just after midnight via Twitter.
“The victim was transported to the hospital,” Alexandria police said in a release. “His injuries are not life-threatening.”
No suspect information was released.
The area where the incident occurred has a lot of traffic and commerce. It’s located near the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Glebe Road.
Police said that the investigation is active and ongoing, and that anyone with information should call the police non-emergency line at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.
NOTIFICATION:: APD is investigating a felonious assault that happened around 11:30 pm in the 200 blk of W Glebe Rd. A male victim was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. His condition is unknown. Details are still developing. Expect police activity in the area.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) March 18, 2021
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