Weapons — Fairfax, VA — reported 2026-07-11

SUMMARY

A police-involved shooting occurred outside a Fairfax Wawa, leaving one person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Fairfax, VA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-11
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (life-threatening injuries)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at a Wawa on Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax, VA.
  • A police officer shot an individual who was allegedly armed with a knife.
  • The individual was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
  • No officers or bystanders were injured during the encounter.
  • The involved officer has been placed on administrative leave, and the Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response Team will investigate the shooting.