The suspect was hospitalized with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Police in Fairfax County shot and wounded a man while attempting to arrest him Tuesday night.
The incident happened near the intersection of Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive around 11:30 p.m.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis provided details about the preliminary investigation into the shooting late Tuesday.
According to Davis, undercover Fairfax County narcotics detectives were in the area conducting a drug investigation. Those detectives identified the people allegedly involved in the illegal distribution of narcotics and developed probable cause to arrest those suspects.
Davis said those suspect were in a car at the time, and during the attempted arrest the car took off and jumped a couple of curbs and drove recklessly before officers were able to block the car in.
"One of our Fairfax County undercover detectives discharged his firearm during the apprehension effort to take these persons into custody," Davis said.
Davis said the man shot is being treated for his gunshot wound at a local hospital and is expected to survive. His condition is not known at this time.
Further details about the shooting were not immediately released by Davis, who said the investigation is active and ongoing. It is not clear how many shots were fired or if any of the other suspects involved were injured.
Fairfax County Police did say in a tweet that no officers were injured in the incident.
Davis did promise to provide additional details in the days ahead as they become available.
This is the third shooting involving Fairfax County Police officers since June 30.
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