A 35-year-old Dumfries man faces multiple charges related to a shooting last month at Ben Brenman Park (4800 Brenman Park Drive) in Alexandria’s West End.
The July 10 shooting was the result of an argument in a TikTok livestream between Aria and the male victim, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit. Samir Ahmad Aria was charged with reckless handling of a firearm, shooting in a public place without injury, and pointing/brandishing a firearm — all Class 1 misdemeanors punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $2,500 fine.
The victim said that he got into an argument in a TikTok livestream, and was playing soccer at the park when a white Cadillac Escalade pulled up – Aria got out and then started to yell that he was going to kill the victim, according to the search warrant affidavit.
The victim told police that he then heard six to eight gunshots and that the vehicle then fled the area.
APD pulled over the Escalade at the intersection of Cameron Station Boulevard and Duke Street, and a tan handgun with a black holster was located in the center console.
Aria told police that the victim was threatening his family. He said that he drove to Ben Brenman Park and fired a round from his gun into the air when he saw a group of men walking toward him. He also said that people began to flee, but that some had knives and were still walking in his direction. He said he fired the firearm again and a third time when he got into the car to flee the scene, according to the search warrant affidavit.
Aria was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Aug. 22.
