The violent confrontation unfolded shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, in the 4200 block of Hemingway Drive in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Investigators say the 34-year-old victim was outside his residence making repairs to a fence when an unknown man walked up to him, called him by name, and then pulled out a knife and slashed him.
Police say the victim, who was armed at the time, responded by firing two rounds toward the suspect as the attacker fled. Those shots struck an unoccupied vehicle parked nearby…