It’s violent night in Prince William County.
Police are on the scene of a shooting at a Motel 6 in Dumfries, where one person was found suffering gunshot wounds. The unidentified man was taken to a local hospital suffering non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
*UPDATE: #Shooting | #Dumfries; one adult male located with non-life threatening injuries and transported to an area hospital. Incident was isolated to the Motel 6. Expect heavy police presence as the investigation continues. https://t.co/aPXPXOeYCw
— Prince William County Police Department (@PWCPolice) May 10, 2022
The shooting scene is at the motel at 17133 Dumfries Road, behind a Cracker Barrell restaurant.
Meanwhile, further up Route 1, police were called to investigate the sound of shots fired in teh state streets.
Just after 7 p.m., police reported shots fired in the 1400 block of Florida Avenue in Woodbridge. No injuries were reported.
*INCIDENT: #Shooting | #Woodbridge – #PWCPD is investigating reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Florida Ave. No injuries have been reported. Area residents can expect an increased police presence as the investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/2uDIZ8STn0
— Prince William County Police Department (@PWCPolice) May 9, 2022
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