Police Investigate Shooting in Arlington Mill Neighborhood

Published on November 06, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the evening of November 5 in the Arlington Mill neighborhood.

At approximately 7:31 p.m., police were dispatched to the 5100 block of 8^th Road S. for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound and began rendering aid. The victim was transported to an area hospital with injuries considered non-life threatening.

The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was outside when he was approached by the suspect who discharged a firearm, striking the victim, before fleeing the scene.

The circumstances that preceded the shooting remain under investigation. Anyone who has information related to this case is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Tip Line at 703-228-4180 or ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us. Anyone with videos or images that may assist the ongoing investigation is asked to upload the media using this link. Information may also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).