Police Investigate Shot Fired in Buckingham

Published on December 20, 2021

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ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating a shot fired incident which occurred in the Buckingham neighborhood on the afternoon of December 19, 2021.

At approximately 3:04 p.m., police were dispatched to the report of shots heard in the 4200 block of 2nd Road N. Upon arrival, it was determined that the male victim exited an apartment, encountered the two suspects in the hallway and confronted them. A physical altercation ensued, and one suspect produced a firearm. During the struggle, a shot was fired, causing damage to the door of an apartment. The suspects then fled the scene. Responding officers recovered the firearm.

The suspects are described as Hispanic males, one wearing a black jacket and one wearing a red jacket. They fled the scene in a blue sedan.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information or home surveillance that may assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit at 703-228-4180 or ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us. Information may also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

 

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