Stafford County woman charged after argument at hotel escalates to shots fired

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. ( DC News Now ) — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said a woman is facing several charges after an argument escalated and shots were fired on June 23.

Just before 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to the Suburban Extended Stay, located at 3097 Richmond Highway, for a weapon offense. The Sheriff’s Office said several callers said they heard gunshots.

Once at the scene, deputies found ammunition on the ground. The victim told authorities that he and his ex-romantic partner, 40-year-old Ikeyia Reed, of Stafford, got into an argument when she allegedly pulled out a gun and started chasing him while firing rounds.

The Sheriff’s Office said Reed then got into a vehicle and allegedly hit the man before driving away.

SCSO confirmed the man was not shot, but received minor injuries.

As deputies searched the area, they located Reed’s vehicle on Paris Lane. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a gun was found inside the car, and Reed allegedly showed several signs of intoxication.

She was charged with the following:

• Reckless handling of a firearm
• Brandishing a firearm
• Assault
• Assault and battery
• Driving under the influence
• Driving while suspended
• Vandalism of jail property

Reed was being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

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