PW Police identify NC woman, 23, fatally shot inside her vehicle in Dale City Feb. 2

UPDATE
• Homicide Investigation *VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Following the notification of a next-of-kin, Prince William County Police announced the identity of the victim killed in the shooting that occurred in the area of Bronson Ct. and Brickwood Dr. in the Dale City area of Woodbridge (22193) at about 2 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

The victim, identified as Egypt Zapporah CARTER, 23, of Burlington, NC, was fatally shot on Brickwood Dr. while inside her vehicle. 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.
         
Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On February 2 at 2:07AM, officers responded to the area of Bronson Ct. and Brickwood Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. Upon arriving in the area, officers located a 23-year-old woman inside of a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. Fire and rescue responded and pronounced the victim dead on the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed the woman was sitting in her vehicle when she was fatally struck by gunfire. Officers located a small mixed breed dog inside the vehicle that was unharmed and turned over to Animal Control Officers. No additional injuries or property damage were reported. Further information regarding the identity of the deceased will be released pending notification of a next-of-kin. Detectives are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting. More information will be released when available. Detectives are requesting anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip. The investigation continues.