Man Arrested After Non-Fatal Shooting in Woodlawn

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Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged a man in connection to yesterday’s non-fatal shooting in Woodlawn.

Yesterday at 2:09 p.m., officers responded to the 8200 block of Richmond Highway in Woodlawn for reports of a shooting. Officers located the victim, an adult man, who suffered from a gunshot wound to the lower body. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Preliminarily, detectives determined that the victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal argument when the shooting occurred. The suspect fled the scene but was quickly identified as Dominique Whitaker, 36, of Alexandria.

Whitaker was arrested at his residence and charged with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, and Destruction of Property. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held on no bond.

Detectives do not believe this was a random act. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fairfax County Police Department Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), by text – Type “FCCS” plus tip to 847411, and by web –Click HERE. Download our Mobile tip411 App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars if their information leads to an arrest. If you would like to be contacted by a detective, please leave your contact information.    

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

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