A man shot another man during a fight at the Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge, Virginia, Thursday afternoon, police say. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.
A man shot another man during a fight at the Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge, Virginia, Thursday afternoon, police say.
Two men got into a physical fight at the Fashion Mechanics store inside the mall one about 3 p.m., Prince William County police said. At one point, one of the men took out a gun and fired multiple rounds, striking the other man, police said.
Both men fled the store. The injured man drove to a hospital, and his injuries are not life-threatening, police said.
Police have not identified the shooter or located him.
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Al Shekh owns Fashion Mechanics. He was not at his store when the shooting happened.
"I run a legit business. I’ve been doing this for 20 years. Everybody in Northern Virginia knows me. I don’t know what what’s going on with our generation these days," he said.
Prince William County police said the shooting was isolated and there was no active threat to the public.
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There is an extensive police presence at the mall as officers continue to investigate. Multiple cruisers could be seen outside the Saks OFF 5TH store near the Costco.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call 703-792-6500.
Stay with News4 and NBCWashington.com for updates to this developing story.
