Man wounded in Arlington Mill shooting, police searching for gunman
ARLINGTON, Va. - A man is recovering in the hospital after he was shot outside in Arlington Thursday night, according to police.
What we know:
Officers were called to the 5100 block of 8th Road South in the Arlington Mill neighborhood just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday for reports of gunfire.
When officers arrived, they found an adult man lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound and provided emergency medical care. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital with injuries considered non-life-threatening.
Investigators said the victim was outside when another person approached him, fired a gun, and ran from the area.
What we don't know:
Police have not released a description of the shooter or identified the injured man. It is not yet clear what led up to the gunfire or whether the two people knew each other.
What's next:
Detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting. Anyone with home security footage, photos, or details about the incident is urged to call the Arlington County Police tip line at 703-228-4180 or email ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
The Source: This article was written using information provided in an official news release from the Arlington County Police Department.