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

SUMMARY

A person armed with a knife was shot by a City of Fairfax police officer at a Wawa on Fairfax Boulevard.

KEY FACTS

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

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at the Wawa on Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax, VA.
  • Police responded to the scene around 12:07 a.m. Saturday, July 11.
  • The individual was armed with a knife and refused to drop it when officers arrived.
  • An officer discharged their firearm during the encounter, striking the individual.
  • The individual was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.