Gas station outside Dumfries robbed, shots fired

An Exxon station in Dumfries was robbed at gunpoint last night. The suspects managed to fire two rounds into a wall. 

From Prince William police: 

Armed Robbery | Malicious Wounding – On June 22 at 2:50AM, officers responded to the Exxon service station located at 17164 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that he was approached by two unknown men while he was outside the store.

During the encounter, one of the men brandished a handgun then forced him back into the store and demanding money. At some point, one of the suspects struck another employee, a 37 year old man of Triangle, on the head with the handgun causing a severe laceration then discharged two rounds into a nearby wall.

The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area in an unknown vehicle. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. No other injuries or property damage were reported. The investigation continues.

Suspect Descriptions:

Two black males, between 18 & 30 years of age, 5’11’’, 175lbs with a thin build

Suspect 1 was last seen wearing a white shirt covering his face, blue jeans and gloves.

Suspect 2 was last seen wearing a white shirt covering his face, blue jeans, black jacket and gloves.