ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Police are at the scene of a barricade situation in Alexandria.
Alexandria police officers were called around 9:23 a.m. Friday to the 2900 block of Main Line Boulevard on reports of a domestic violence situation.
When officers arrived, it quickly became a barricade situation, police said. Shots were fired, but no one was struck or injured, police said. It's unclear what led to the shooting and who was shooting.
A witness tells WUSA9 he heard several gunshots while sitting in his car.
Alfonzo Carrington, who works as a mechanic at a nearby business, said he was sitting in his car at around 10 a.m. when he heard about a dozen gunshots. He also said he saw several police cars rushing in the direction of noise.
Authorities said there is no information on the shooter, who is believed to be armed. It's not clear if the shooter is alone, police said.
At 8:08 p.m., The Alexandria Police Twitter feed said the situation was still ongoing.
At least a two-block radius has been blocked off by police. The 2600-3000 blocks of Main Line Blvd are closed, police said. Seaton Avenue and E. Glebe Road from Richmond Highway to Potomac Yard is also closed, police said.
Those in the immediate area of concern have been informed by officers to shelter in place.
There are several road closures in the area. Authorities are asking people to please avoid the area and stay alert for the police direction as the situation progresses.