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Shooting at Arlington Townhouse Party Leaves Five Injured
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Core Event
Shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, gunfire erupted at a townhouse on the 1600 block of 10th Street S. in the Arlington View neighborhood near Columbia Pike, Virginia. Police say a single shooter left the party after a dispute, returned, and fired several rounds before fleeing on foot. The incident occurred at a large house party that was being used as an Airbnb rental.
Victims and Injuries
Arlington County police reported that five people were shot. One woman sustained a serious injury but remains stable in the hospital; the other four victims—two men and two women—suffered non-life-threatening wounds. All five were transported by ambulance to local hospitals, and two additional injured individuals later “self-reported” to a hospital. No deaths have been reported.
Police Response and Investigation
Virginia State Police, a police helicopter from another jurisdiction, and a K-9 unit assisted Arlington County officers in searching the area. Investigators are searching for the lone shooter, who remains at large. Police have asked the public for information and warned residents to avoid the vicinity.
Community Reaction
She noted that “nearly 20 people” were inside the townhouse when police arrived.
Verbatim Quote
- “Expect continued police activity and avoid the area,” — ACPD