Police: Teen who allegedly fired shot inside Alexandria store arrested on multiple charges

A teen who allegedly fired a gun inside the Academy Sports + Outdoors on Aug. 20 now has been arrested, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

The unidentified 14-year-old was arrested Monday on charges of armed robbery, illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile, illegal use of a weapon, being a runaway, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, terrorizing and reckless operation.

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He is being held at the Renaissance Home for Youth, according to the news release.

The teen allegedly went into the store and confronted an employee near the gun case, firing a round into the case before leaving the store and driving away. The juvenile wrecked the vehicle at the MacArthur and Veterans drives intersection and was injured.

An investigation is continuing.

This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Police: Teen who allegedly fired shot inside Alexandria store arrested on multiple charges