Man Suffers Gunshot Wound To The Head In Stafford: Police

Fredericksburg VA

20 December, 2021

2:48 PM

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STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A man suffered a gunshot wound in north Stafford on Sunday night, police said on Monday. He is expected to make a recovery, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. At 11:57 p.m., the sheriff's office received a report of a shooting at the Lakewood Apartments. A member of the sheriff's office was already nearby and made it to the scene "in seconds," authorities said in a report on Monday. The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered a gunshot wound to the head. The responding officer began life-saving measures, according to the report. Fire and rescue responded to the scene and took the victim to the hospital. He is expected to recover, police said. A handgun was recovered at the scene. Witnesses said that the victim's gunshot wound was self-inflicted. Detectives are still investigating, but they do not believe there is any threat to the public. If you or someone you know is considering harming themselves, help is available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 800-273-8255. Immediate help is also available in an emergency by dialing 9-1-1.