IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For Media Inquiries:

Ebony Fleming, Director of Communications

(703) 402-1745

ebony.fleming@alexandriava.gov

Alexandria, Va.-Alexandria Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred within 15 minutes of each other Saturday night.

At approximately 7:52 p.m. officers responded to the 3800 block of Florence Drive. A 26-year-old male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound and transferred to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officers are still investigating and ask anyone with information to call Detective T. Griffin at (703) 859-3271. All callers can remain anonymous.

At 8:05 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of S Patrick St. Upon arriving to the scene, officers learned dozens of individuals riding dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and other recreational vehicles were gathered at two neighboring gas stations when individuals began shooting. Through regional collaboration, detectives learned of a victim being taken to an area hospital in stable condition.

As of 1 a.m. Sunday, officers are still working to clear the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective B. Smith at (703) 851-3545.