Quadruple shooting erupts at house party in Arlington; suspect still sought

Published September 26, 2026 9:40 AM EDT

Four people are in the hospital Saturday morning following an overnight shooting at an Arlington house party.

What we know:

Police responded to the 1600 block of 10th Street South after receiving reports of gunfire. According to investigators, a dispute broke out at the gathering and quickly escalated before shots were fired, striking two men and two women.

First responders rushed three of the victims to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities say a fourth victim later arrived at the hospital on their own.

The suspect fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. A police helicopter is currently assisting ground units in an ongoing search of the surrounding neighborhoods.

What we don't know:

The current conditions of the victims have not been released. A motive for the initial dispute is also unknown at this time.

What you can do:

Authorities are urging everyone to avoid the immediate area as the active investigation continues.

The Source: Information from this article was provided by Arlington County police.

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