ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Police in Virginia say they shot and injured a suspect while responding to a call that shots had been fired in a residential area.

Alexandria Police said Sunday that officers were investigating a shots fired report when they encountered an individual with a firearm.

Police said the suspect was injured in an officer-involved shooting and transported to a local hospital.

They did not immediately release additional information about the shooting or the names of the individuals involved.

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