PW Police classify May 21 shooting in Dale City a triple homicide

UPDATE #2

Triple Homicide Investigation *VICTIMS IDENTIFIED | INVESTIGATIVE DETAILS –

On May 27, 2023 a third man shot during an altercation at a residence located in the 14700 block of Birchdale Ave. in the Dale City area of Woodbridge (22193) died as a result of his injuries sustained during the encounter.

The investigation revealed a gathering was occurring inside the home when one of the attendees brandished a firearm and began firing, striking four men. Other parties inside the home ran from the residence after the shooting, including the alleged shooter.

Prince William County Police officers arrived on scene and located the four victims, three inside the home and one outside, suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided first aid to the victims until fire and rescue personnel arrived at the scene.

Two of the victims died that day, a 37-year-old man located outside the home who was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 41-year-old man died at an area hospital later that day. The other two men were transported to area hospitals where the third victim, a 23-year-old man, died from his injuries the following day. The fourth victim, a 21-year-old man, is expected to survive.

No additional injuries or other property damage were reported.  This incident does not appear to be random. Detectives are continuing to actively investigate the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are seeking to speak with anyone who has information regarding this incident. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.
       
Identified:
The deceased were identified as Edwin Geovanny SALMERON, 37; Luis Alonzo SALGADO-RIVAS, 41; Kevin Josue VALLECILLO MENDOZA, 23, all of Woodbridge

Quadruple Shooting | Double Homicide [Previously Released] – The shooting that occurred earlier today is now being investigated as a double homicide. Further investigation revealed a group of individuals were inside the home when one of the occupants began shooting, striking four males. The suspect fled the home, and the police were contacted. Officers arrived at the residence and located one adult male outside of the home who was later pronounced deceased at the scene by fire and rescue personnel. Officers then located three additional gunshot victims inside the home and provided immediate first aid until fire and rescue personnel transported them to area hospitals. One of the men later died at the hospital as a result of the injuries sustained during the shooting. The other two men remain hospitalized, and the extent of their injuries are unknown. At this time, detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are seeking to speak with anyone who has information as to what occurred. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.

Quadruple Shooting [Previously Released] – On May 26, 2023, at 2:24PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 14700 block of Birchdale Ave. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. Upon arriving at the residence, officers located four adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The incident was isolated to the residence and the suspect is not believed to be in the area. This incident does not appear to be random. The Prince William Police Department is currently in the early stages of the investigation, and any further updates will be posted to our social media platforms, according to MPO Renee Carr, public information officer.