The injured citizen’s condition has now changed to non-life-threatening. The officer involved in the shooting is a 7-year veteran assigned to the patrol bureau. Major Crimes Division detectives are continuing their investigation and are asking for the public’s assistance in seeking any information in regards to this case. The suspect was described as black, 20-30 years old, wearing all brown
Read moreOfficers responded to the report of an unknown situation at 7041 Brookfield Plaza at approximately 12:22 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. Once on scene, officers quickly determined that there was an armed robbery in progress. As the suspect exited the Dubai Jewelry store an officer challenged the suspect and the suspect fired a handgun at the officer. From behind cover,
Read moreSince May 4, police have received three reported cases of what appear to be a trending scam for money. This scam utilizes fear as a catalyst. A parent gets a phone call during a school day and they hear a child crying or a child stating they have been kidnapped. Then, a stranger gets on the phone and tells the parent their
Read moreIn October of 2014, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) began a collaborative effort to launch a pilot program called the Alternative Accountability Program (AAP). The AAP was developed to better manage resources for first-time youth offenders. The collaborative effort consists of the FCPD, Fairfax County Juvenile Court Services, Northern Virginia Mediation Service, Fairfax County Public Schools, Neighborhood and Community
Read moreOfficers and detectives responded to the 7400 block of Collins Meade Way in Alexandria early Tuesday morning, May 17, for the report of a man who had been robbed and shot. The preliminary investigation determined around 2:09 a.m. the victim had exited his car, when a man walked up to him, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The victim refused and
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