PWC Police investigate shooting incident at Freedom High School parking lot

Shooting Investigation – On Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at 9:08PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to Freedom High School at 15201 Neabsco Mills Rd., Woodbridge. (22191) to investigate a shooting.

First Sgt. Jonathan Perok, public information officer, said the investigation revealed that shots were fired in the parking lot at the school following a football game that ended due to rain. 

Sgt. Perok said police located two victims: a 15-year-old male juvenile who was reportedly shot in the lower body, and a 14-year-old female juvenile who was grazed in the foot. Both victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

In a 10:50 p.m. news release, Perok said scene was quickly contained as county police officers were already present at the school for security, and a methodical search was conducted. A meeting point was established at Northern Virginia Community College-Woodbridge Campus for family reunification. At this time, the area has been cleared of attendees and is stable. There is no active incident. No shooter has been identified or located at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police at 703-792-6500. T

The investigation continues.