Teen Injured in Shooting Outside of Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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Mason Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Annandale last night.

Yesterday, just before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Little River Turnpike in Annandale after multiple calls for a shooting. Officers located a 14-year-old victim who was shot in the arm a short distance away. The victim was transported to the hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.

Preliminarily, detectives determined that the victim and another subject were standing outside Tropical Smoothie Cafe when the shooting occurred. Both the victim and subject ran a short distance away and called the police. No additional injuries resulting from the gunfire were reported. Detectives do not believe this was a random act of violence. The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives are still investigating the circumstances that led up to the shooting and are asking the community to review any home surveillance footage in the area to assist in the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this shooting to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 5. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – (703)-246-4676, and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

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Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance. 

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