Man shot with an arrow in Bailey’s Crossroads

Detectives from the Mason Police District are investigating a crossbow attack in Bailey’s Crossroads.

An adult man was walking on the sidewalk in the 3400 block of Carlin Springs Road shortly after midnight on Oct. 15 when he was struck by an arrow.

The arrow hit his backpack and continued into his back. He was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released.

Preliminarily, detectives believe the arrow was shot from a crossbow. They are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Mason Police District’s Criminal Investigations Division at 703-256-8035. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers.