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Police: Armed suspect barricaded at Woodbridge gas station

Authorities say the suspect, after being stopped by police, reportedly fired shots and then took a female Citgo Gas Station Mart employee hostage.

News 12 Staff

Jun 15, 2024, 2:35 AM

Updated 3 days ago

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Woodbridge police say they are coordinating with SWAT teams to get an armed suspect to surrender after barricading themselves at a gas station on US 1&9.
Authorities say the suspect, after being stopped by police, reportedly fired shots and then took a female Citgo Gas Station Mart employee hostage.
Police have surrounded the station since the initial call came in around 7 p.m. Friday.
Police are urging the public to avoid the area as they work to resolve the situation safely.
The two right lanes on US 1&9 are currently closed for traffic.
Stick with News 12 for more on this developing story.


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