No arrest after shots fired outside West End 7-Eleven

Published April 4, 2023 at 10:15AM

Shots were fired in the 6100 block of Lincolnia Road on March 30, 2023 (via Google Maps)

No arrests were made after gunshots were reported in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven convenience store at 6464 Lincolnia Road on Thursday afternoon.

No one was injured after the incident, which occurred at around 4:45 p.m. The building was not struck and no one was injured, store staff confirmed to ALXnow.

Alexandria Police were dispatched to the area to search for a silver Honda, which fled the area at high speed.

Anyone with information on this incident can call the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

Notification:: In response to a shots fired incident, there is a moderate police presence in and near the 6100 block of Lincolnia Road. No injuries or property damage reported in connection to this incident. APD is on scene and investigating. pic.twitter.com/rGJYt6biKh

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) March 30, 2023

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