Juvenile arrested for brandishing bb gun at community pool in woodbridge

Juvenile Arrested for Brandishing BB Gun at Community Pool in Woodbridge

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May 29, 2024
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WOODBRIDGE, VA—A 16-year-old male juvenile from Woodbridge was arrested on May 27 after allegedly brandishing a weapon at the Woodbridge Station Apartment Community Pool. The incident occurred around 4:20 PM at the pool located at 1400 Eisenhower Circle.

According to the Prince William County Police, a security guard employed by Immune Security witnessed the juvenile pointing what appeared to be a weapon at another individual. Police were called to the scene and detained the accused nearby without any further incident. Upon investigation, officers found the weapon near a fence and confirmed it was a BB gun. No shots were fired during the event.

The juvenile has been charged with brandishing of a weapon and is currently held at the Juvenile Detention Center. The court date for the case is pending. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about weapon-related threats in public spaces and the challenges associated with managing such situations involving minors.

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