Alexandria

2 hurt in shooting at gas station in Alexandria: Police

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Two people were injured in a shooting at a gas station in Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday evening, police say.

Officers responded to a shooting on Route 1 in the 700 block of S. Patrick Street near Old Town at 8 p.m., according to the Alexandria Police.

Two wounded men crossed the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to the National Harbor area before calling for help. Both were taken to a trauma center in serious condition.

Investigators said there was a gathering of dozens -- possibly more than 100 -- people riding motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes at two neighboring gas stations before the shooting.

Several shell casings were located at the scene.  

Police are looking for surveillance video. No arrests have been made yet.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

This is a developing story. Stay with News4 for more updates.

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