Police investigate firearm brandishing incident
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Police Investigate Firearm Brandishing Incident

August 27, 2024

Woodbridge, VA – On Sunday evening, police responded to a report of firearm brandishing in the 14900 block of Alaska Road in Woodbridge. The incident took place at approximately 8:03 p.m. when a 33-year-old man was walking in the area and became involved in a verbal altercation with a group of men.

During the confrontation, three of the men approached the victim, while a fourth man brandished a firearm. The suspects fled the scene in a silver Honda sedan after the victim contacted the police. The suspect who brandished the firearm is described as a Black male with a thin build and brown curly hair.

The investigation is ongoing.

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