Police are investigating events surrounding a reported shooting victim in downtown Fredericksburg on Thursday evening.
At approximately 8:00 PM, a call for a reported trauma was received in the 800 block of William Street near the gas station. That caller reported that an adult male had sustained some type of head injury.
A short time later, that call was upgraded to a reported shooting victim, with EMS units advised to stage nearby until the scene could be cleared by law enforcement.
Witnesses tell hyperbole that the victim entered the store with a significant head injury and expressing concerns for their life. Law enforcement was notified, and after arriving on scene identified the wound as a gunshot.
According to radio traffic, at least one individual was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Officers with the Fredericksburg Police Department were observed investigating an area across the gas station in the adjacent apartment building parking lot. That area was subsequently roped off with crime scene tape.
Additional officers appeared to be canvassing the area behind the rear of the gas station.
This story is developing and will be updated with details as they become available.
📌 Update (11/13/25 at 8:58 PM): A Fredericksburg CRIME ALERT states there is a high police presence in the 800 block of William Street as officers are investigating a shooting.
That message describes the suspect as a black male wearing no shirt and gray joggers. Residents are advised to shelter in place at this time.
Anyone with information or any camera footage of the suspect or the incident is encouraged to contact the Fredericksburg Police Department at (540) 373-3122 option 2.
