Police are asking residents to avoid the Bailey’s Crossroads area around the 3500 Block of South Jefferson Street after finding vehicles damaged by gunfire.

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Fairfax Police are asking residents in Bailey’s Crossroads to shelter in place because of a potential shooter.

Police say they found two to three cars with damage from a firearm in the 3500 Block of South Jefferson St. No injuries have been reported.


Police received the call at 11:15 this morning, according to a spokesperson, and are at the scene investigating. While it’s not an active shooter situation, the spokesperson continues, police are advising residents to avoid the area.

Two nearby schools — Wakefield High School and Claremont Elementary School — have been secured in response, ARLnow reported.

Additional information and updates will be made available on Fairfax Police Department’s Twitter page.

This post has been updated with information from a Fairfax Police Department spokesperson.

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