Gunshots fired near Vienna Giant came during family dispute, police say

TysonsReporter.com January 10, 2023 at 9:31am

Giant Food in Vienna (via Google Maps)

(Updated at 1:15 p.m.) An argument between family members escalated into gunshots being fired outside the Giant Food in Vienna on Sunday (Jan. 8), the town police department said yesterday.

Officers responded to a report of gunfire near the grocery store at 359 Maple Avenue East around 3:40 p.m. One person commented on Nextdoor that their wife was leaving the adjacent Michael’s when she got pulled back inside.

“She says she could smell gun smoke when she was able to leave,” the commenter said.

Two people were injured in the incident. While the injuries were considered minor in both cases, one person was transported to a hospital for treatment.

“Further investigation by the criminal investigations section of the Vienna Police Department determined the incident began as a civil dispute between family members,” the VPD said.

Police initially said one person sustained injuries that were “not the result of a firearm.” When asked if that’s still believed to be the case for one or both individuals involved, the department said it had no further the information to share at the moment.

The investigation is still ongoing. Charges will be filed after investigators consult with the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, police said.

“Shooting incidents are rare in the Town of Vienna and citizens should expect a full and complete investigation,” the VPD said today in a release. “The police department has dedicated numerous personnel to the investigation to ensure a thorough examination of the incident.”

The police say anyone with information about the incident can contact (703) 255-7845 or email [email protected].

involved sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital where they were treated and released.

The investigation into this incident is on-going. Investigators will consult with the FFX County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to determine which charges will apply.

— Town of Vienna Police (@VPDVA) January 9, 2023