Arlington, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Green Valley neighborhood that left a teenage boy seriously injured on the evening of November 16, 2024.
Police were alerted around 9:55 p.m. when the victim, a male in his teens, arrived at Virginia Hospital Center with a gunshot wound. Though his injuries are serious, they are not considered life-threatening. Investigators traced the incident back to the 3200 block of 24th Street S.
According to police, the teen was outside when two individuals approached him. A physical confrontation escalated, and one of the suspects fired a gun, striking the victim. Both suspects fled the scene before authorities arrived.
This remains an active investigation, and police are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit at 703-228-4180.
Community members can also share tips anonymously through Arlington County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS