PWC police arrest fifth suspect in July 9 Manassas Mall shooting incident

Updates
Malicious Wounding *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On July 15, 2024a fifth suspect, identified as Tayvion Omari THORNTON, who was sought in connection to the shooting that occurred at Manassas Mall located at 8300 Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) on July 9, was arrested.

According to police department sources,  investigators believe the main suspects involved in the shooting have been identified and arrested. Additional individuals are being sought as potential witnesses to the incident.

Four other adult men were previously arrested in connection to this case. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.
Arrested on July 15
Tayvion Omari THORNTON, 18, of no fixed address
Charged with 2 counts of principal in the 2nd degree malicious wounding, 1 count of carrying a concealed weapon, 1 count of principal in the second degree willfully discharging a firearm in a public place, and 1 count of using a firearm in the commission of a felony
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Malicious Wounding *ADDITIONAL ARREST | WANTED SUSPECT [Previously Released] – Over the course of the investigation, detectives have identified and charged two additional men in connection to the shooting that occurred at Manassas Mall located at 8300 Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109), on July 9. One of those men, identified as Eric Ronaldo BENITEZ, has since been taken into custody. The second suspect, identified as Tayvion Omari THORNTON, is currently being sought and attempts to locate this individual have been unsuccessful. At this time, investigators believe the main suspects involved in the shooting have been identified and charged. Additional individuals are being sought as potential witnesses to the incident. Three other adult men were previously arrested in connection to this incident. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.