
Police: 1 man shot, 1 in custody after shooting at Dumfries motel
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Details are limited but Prince William County police are investigating a shooting at the Motel 6 hotel in Dumfries Monday night that sent one man to the hospital with injuries.
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The shooting was first reported by police via Twitter at about 8 p.m. on Monday, May 9. One man suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting, which occurred in the vicinity of the motel, located in the 17000 block of Dumfries Road, police said.
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One suspect is in police custody, and the shooting was "isolated" to the Motel 6, police said.
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Expect heavy police presence as the investigation continues. Avoid the area if possible.
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