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Woman grazed by bullet after man shoots into home during argument in Fairfax County, police say

The victim was taken to an area hospital and treated for a minor laceration.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A suspect was taken into custody after what police are calling a "domestic-related shooting" where a woman was grazed by a bullet in her head Friday night.

According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the shooting happened in Franconia in the 5900 block of Saint Giles Way. 

Investigators say a man and a woman got into an argument and the woman walked away, going inside a home. That is when police say the man took out a gun and shot into the house. The bullet grazed the woman's head. She was taken to an area hospital and treated for a minor laceration. 

Police say the suspect initially contained himself inside the home. Officers were later able to take him into custody.

Details regarding the identity of the suspect or victim have not been made public.

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