Man sleeping in vehicle murdered in Manassas parking lot, police report

Homicide Investigation – Today, Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:42AM,  Prince William County Police officers responded to a parking lot in the 12000 block of Cadet Ct in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting.

The investigation revealed two adult males were sleeping inside a vehicle parked in the above area when one of the men was shot. According to the police report, the injured man was pronounced dead on the scene. The other man was not injured.

Detectives are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are seeking to speak with anyone who has information to aid in the investigation. Preliminarily, the incident does not appear to be random.

The identity of the deceased will be disclosed pending notification of a next-of-kin. More information will be released as it becomes available. The investigation continues.