Gun pulled on volunteer driver after victim gives man a ride to Haymarket

Armed Robbery – On July 19, 2021 at 4:30PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the 4200 block of James Madison Hwy. in Haymarket (20169) to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed that while in a parking lot near Liberia Ave. and Mathis Ave. in Manassas, the victim, a 20-year-old man, was approached by an unknown man, who asked for a ride.

The victim agreed and drove to the Haymarket area where the man exited the car and returned a short time later with a firearm. The suspect then demanded the victim’s property before
dragging the victim out of the vehicle.

At some point, a white sedan approached and the four occupants along with the suspect began assaulting the victim. During the altercation, the suspect struck the victim with the firearm before the victim fled on foot. While running, the victim heard two gunshots before locating a community member who contacted the police. The victim was transported to an area hospital with
significant injuries. No additional injuries or property damage were reported.

Suspect Descriptions:
A Hispanic male, approximately 5’10”, 170 lbs., with short black hair, a tattoo on his right arm and
wearing a cross necklace and carrying a firearm
A Hispanic male, approximately 5’11”, 190 lbs., with short black hair
Three Hispanic males with black hair