Loud noises, shots fired sounds result in calls to county police

**INCIDENTS**

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On May 19 at 11:11PM, officers responded to the 16600 block of Reservoir Lp in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a possible fireworks violation. Several callers reported to police that a loud noise was heard in the above area. A short time later, a bullet was discovered by a citizen. Officers checked the area and did not locate any shell casings. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On May 19 at 4:04PM, officers responded to the 14200 block of Lindendale Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shots fired call. Several citizens reported to police that a large group of unknown individuals were fighting in a nearby wooded area when multiple gunshots were heard. Following the reported gunfire, the suspects dispersed and fled the area. Officers checked the area and located shells casings in the roadway. No injuries or property damage were reported. The investigation continues.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On May 21 at 2:43AM, officers responded to the 4000 block of Yellow Stone Lp in Dumfries (22025) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed that the victim was sitting in a vehicle parked in the above area when he was involved in a verbal altercation with four males. During the encounter, shots were fired and the parties dispersed. The victim left the area then contacted police. The victim was uncooperative with officers during the investigation and was not injured. This incident does not appear to be random. The investigation continues.
Suspect Descriptions:
• A black male last seen wearing a jacket and black pants

• A black male last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and a black backpack

• Two black males – No further description is available at this time

**END**

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