A 25-year-old Alexandria man is being held without bond after allegedly shooting an adult male in the face with a BB gun on Monday night inside a hotel in the 5000 block of Seminary Road.
Police said that the victim sustained a non-life-threatening wound after getting shot with a BB gun at around 11:30 p.m. and was transported to a local hospital. The victim called 911 and told police that he was shot in the face by a coworker, according to the police scanner.
The suspect, Marcos Santos, Jr., was charged with malicious wounding and discharging an air gun in a public place. APD said that Santos remained at the scene after the incident.
The incident is under investigation, according to APD. Anyone with information on this incident can contact the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.
NEWS RELEASE: Please see the update concerning the assault that occurred last night in the 5000 block of Seminary Road. A BB gun was used in the incident. pic.twitter.com/CyTD45WLVk
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 23, 2024