Location: 14000 block of Promenade Commons St, Gainesville VA
Time: April 6, 2026, 11:10 PM
A late-night encounter in Gainesville turned tense when a group of individuals was threatened with a firearm.
Police responded to the 14000 block of Promenade Commons Street after reports of brandishing. Investigators determined that three adult men and a 17-year-old juvenile were approached by five unknown individuals traveling in a black SUV.
During the encounter, a verbal altercation escalated, and the driver of the SUV allegedly displayed a black handgun and threatened the group before fleeing the scene. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The suspects were described as four Black males and a mixed-race male driver with an afro hairstyle. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.