Alexandria police are investigating after a woman was shot Sunday afternoon in the area of the 7-Eleven on South Reynolds Street at Duke Street.
Police acknowledged the shooting incident but have not yet commented on specifics. Initial details from witness reports and radio traffic suggest that the female victim had been struck by stray gunfire when gunmen opened fire around 3:20 p.m.
She was taken by private auto to the hospital before police arrived on scene. She was reported to be conscious and is expected to survive.
Police later stopped several suspects and are interviewing them to determine their involvement.
Notification: There is a heavy police presence in the unit block of South Reynolds St. responding to a shots fired call for service. One person was reported injured. APD is on scene and investigating. Updates will be provided when available. pic.twitter.com/AekdmtyBv8
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 9, 2022
MORE on Alexandria shooting in 7-Eleven parking lot: police say a witness to the shooting rushed the injured woman to the hospital in their car. She’s expected to survive. @AlexandriaVAPD now say the people in custody are “persons of interest.” @fox5dc https://t.co/jGUzy9lAWs
— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) January 9, 2022
