Brookfield Plaza Shooting In Springfield Leaves 2 Injured

SPRINGFIELD, VA — Two people were shot and injured after a fight that broke out at a business in the Brookfield Plaza Shopping Center spilled out into the parking lot Friday night, according to Fairfax County Police.

Police said they were called to the 7000 block of Brookfield Plaza shortly after 11 p.m. on Friday for a man shot multiple times.

When the first officers arrived at the scene, police said they discovered a chaotic scene and approximately 300 people were in the parking lot. Additional officers were called in to contain the crowds.

A preliminary investigation found that a fight broke out inside one of the businesses that was hosting a private event. Police said the fight moved into the parking lot where shots were fired.

The first victims was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and police say he is still receiving medical treatment. The second victim, a juvenile, showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg around 4:15 a.m. on Saturday.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the major crimes bureau at 703-691-2131.

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