PW Police identify victim of homicide in Lake Ridge

Homicide Investigation *VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Detectives with the Prince William County Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified the victim killed in the evening shooting that occurred near Valleywood Dr. and Colebrook Ln. in Woodbridge (22192) on July 14, said MPO Renee Carr, police department representative.

The deceased was identified as Micah Antonio MUTZ, 19, of Woodbridge.

The second man reported with gunshot injuries is expected to recover. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: http://www.pwcgov.org/policetip.

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On July 14 at 10:15PM, officers responded to Valleywood Dr. and Colebrook Ln. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shots fired call. A male victim was located nearby on Oakwood Dr. suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers utilized issued trauma kits and initiated CPR until rescue personnel arrived on scene. The man, preliminarily identified as a 19-year-old, was transported to an area hospital where he later died. While investigating the shooting, an additional man arrived at an area hospital, also suffering from gunshot injuries.  Detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting. At this point, this incident appears to be isolated to the above intersection. This incident does not appear to be random.  More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.