County Police investigate shootings in Dumfries July 12

Shooting Investigation – On July 12, 2021 at 11:36PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the 17300 block of Sligo Lp. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old man and a 13-yearold male juvenile who were struck by gunfire.

According to Master Police Officer Renee Carr, public information officer for the police department, Rescue responded to the scene and transported the man to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and the male juvenile declined treatment. The investigation revealed that the victims and other individuals were in the above area when gunshots were heard. The victims immediately fled the area before the police were contacted. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspects who were not located.

While canvassing, officers located an unoccupied vehicle that had sustained damage consistent with being shot by projectiles. There is no suspect description at this time.

Shooting Into a Residential Dwelling – On July 12 at 11:01PM, officers responded to the 4000 block of Mammoth Cave Lp. in Dumfries (22172) to investigate a shots fired call.

The investigation revealed that an unknown man fired a round towards another man as he was running in the above area. A grey-colored Nissan Altima was also in the area at the time of the shooting and fled quickly after the encounter. A police K-9 searched the area for the individuals involved in the incident who were not located. While canvassing, officers located an occupied residence that sustained damage consistent with being struck by a projectile.

No injuries or additional property damage were reported.
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