A man showed at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday suffering from a gunshot in the leg.Â
Police were called to the hospital to interview the man and found inconsistencies in the victim’s story, according to a police statement released today:Â
Malicious Wounding – On October 13 at 4:07PM, officers responded to investigate a shooting which was reported to have occurred in the area of Georgetown Rd and Wren Ct in Woodbridge (22191). The investigation revealed that the victim, a 38-year-old man of Woodbridge, was walking in the above area when he heard gunshots. The victim continued walking when he realized he had been shot in the leg.
The victim ran to a nearby home of an acquaintance who then drove him to an area hospital where police were contacted. The victim’s injury was non-life threatening.
Detectives noted some inconsistences in the victim’s story. The victim did not see the shooter and no witnesses immediately came forward.
This incident does not appear to be random.
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