Crime & Safety

Shooting Reported At Burke, Va., Target

Police say there is no public safety threat.

UPDATED 3:35 p.m.

A 50-year-old female was transported to INOVA Fairfax Hospital suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head, according to a police communication.  Patch is awaiting confirmation and additional details from the Fairfax County Police. 

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Police have responded to the property around the store in the 10300 block of New Guinea Road in Burke for a reported shooting.

The circumstances surrounding the event are not clear.

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Fairfax County Police Department Public Information Officer Lucy Caldwell said there does not appear to be any threat to public safety at this time and shoppers should not be alarmed if they notice an increased police presence in the area.

Patch will report more details as they become available.


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