Man shot in Ashburn apartment after trying to sexually assault gunman’s wife: allegation

Police are currently investigating a disturbing incident that took place in an Ashburn apartment on Saturday afternoon. Reports suggest that a man was shot inside the apartment after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman, prompting her husband to intervene.

The incident unfolded on the 3200 block of West 84th Street around 1:45 p.m., when officers were called to the scene and found an injured man. However, initial information indicates that the situation originated as an attempted sexual assault.

According to a 911 caller, a man had allegedly tried to assault her at the 84th Street address before her husband intervened. During a struggle for the husband’s gun, the man sustained a gunshot wound to his arm.

Following the altercation, the wounded man fled the apartment, jumped over a back fence, and escaped from the scene. Over an hour later, authorities responded to a report of a person shot on the 6500 block of South Bell Avenue, where they discovered a 33-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his right arm. A vehicle registered to the injured man was found abandoned behind the 84th Street apartment building.

Law enforcement officers accompanied the injured man to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be in good condition. The investigation into the incident is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that transpired.

This unsettling incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for swift action in response to criminal behavior. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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