Police investigate shooting outside Worth Ave. Walmart in Woodbridge

Shooting Investigation – On November 6th at 4:33PM, officers responded to the Wal-Mart located at 14000 Worth Ave in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shooting.

The investigation revealed that an unknown man entered the store and approached the jewelry counter. During the encounter, the man displayed a hammer in each hand and began breaking the glass jewelry counters. Following the incident, the man fled the store.

An off-duty law enforcement officer encountered the man inside the store and pursued him to the parking lot where the officer issued commands. The man ignored those commands and was subsequently shot.

Officers arrived at the scene and detained the man without further incident. The suspect was transported to an area hospital. The investigation continues.