Crime & Safety

Shooting In Dumfries Wounds 20-Year-Old Man: Police

A 20-year-old man from Dumfries was shot Sunday evening.

DUMFRIES, VA – Prince William County police are investigating a shooting in the area of Hickory Creek Court in Dumfries, they reported Sunday.

Police say they found a 20-year-old man with gunshot wounds on the 2900 block of Hickory Creek Court as they responded to a call just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

The man was taken to an area hospital. The wound was to his lower body and his injury was not considered life threatening.

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The victim was not cooperative with the investigation and there is no description of the suspect, police said in a statement.

Residents should expect an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.

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Three people were arrested in March and April in connection with a fatal shooting at a public basketball court in the town March 9.

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