Teen shot by cop found in Alexandria

The officer opened fire around 7:40 a.m. Friday when the 16-year-old driver of a black sport utility vehicle, who police thought was a carjacker, attempted to ram the officer, police spokeswoman Cpl. Diane Richardson said.

The 16-year-old and a 17-year-old who police believe to be his accomplice fled from the scene and were later arrested at Brookside Motel in Alexandria by Fairfax County police, Richardson said. The 16-year-old was taken to the hospital to be treated for a bullet wound in his forearm.

Police say the incident started early Friday morning when the two teens stole the SUVfrom the 2100 block of Anvil Lane in Oxon Hill. The SUV’s owner had left the engine running to warm up on a cold morning, making it an easy target for the two young men, Richardson said.

The teens then drove the SUV into another neighborhood and stole a gold Toyota Camry on the 700 block of Carson Avenue. Around 7:30 a.m., an officer attempted to stop the Camry, but the driver fled onto Indian Head Highway where he lost control of the car and crashed into a guardrail.

While the officer pursued the 16-year-old on foot, a black SUV pulled up and the teenager pushed the driver aside, took the wheel and then attempted to ram the officer.

“The officer thought he was witnessing a carjacking and abduction, and was in fear for his life,” Richardson said.

Around 8:10 a.m., Farifax County police received a call that a gunshot victim was at the motel, a Fairfax County police spokesman said. Fairfax police responded and found the wounded 16-year-old, his alleged 17-year-old accomplice and the black SUV.

Fairfax County police “put two and two together and realized it was the same vehicle we were looking for,” Richardson said. Charges are pending for both teens.

IDLE THREAT

It’s illegal in Maryland to leave your car unattended and idling. The offense can result in 1 point on your drivers license and a $70 fine.

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