Two abducted at gunpoint in Alexandria, one injured

Two people were abducted at gunpoint in Alexandria, Virginia on Friday night.

It happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday on Seminary Road near Mark Center Avenue, according to an Alexandria Police spokeswoman. 

The abductor held the two victim against their will inside a building for under an hour, the spokeswoman said.

The suspect then left the pair, but one was injured during the abduction.

It is unclear whether the injured victim was shot, but they are expected to survive.

No arrests have been made.

This is a developing story. 

Luke Garrett

Luke Garrett is a D.C. native dedicated to journalism. He is a reporter and the creator, host and producer of the original WTOP podcast, “DMV Download.” The podcast debuted in 2022. On the show, Garrett takes a weekly look at the biggest stories and ideas in the D.C. region.

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