Alexandria shooting: Gunfire erupts near shopping center in Hybla Valley, man left in life-threatening condition

The victim was found in the 7900 block of Richmond Highway and rushed to the hospital in life-threatening condition.

Published on: Jun 19, 2025, 06:05:48 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A shooting near a shopping center in the Hybla Valley area of Alexandria left a man seriously wounded on Wednesday, June 18, Fairfax County police said. The victim was found in the 7900 block of Richmond Highway and rushed to the hospital in life-threatening condition, WJLA reported.

Alexandria shooting: Gunfire erupts near shopping center in Hybla Valley (Pixabay - representational image)

Police confirmed that the incident is being investigated.

What we know so far

Fairfax County Police shared details about the shooting on X, saying, “Officers are on scene of a shooting in the 7900 block of Richmond Hwy in Hybla Valley. The victim, an adult male, was transported to an area hospital in life-threatening condition.”

“Detectives are on scene investigating. Please call 911 with any information,” they added. “Detectives continue to investigate. The suspect is described as a black male in his late 20s or early 30s wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and red shoes. Call 911 with information.”

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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