Shots ring out in Manassas and Nokesville

Shooting Investigation – On Oct. 12 at 3:37PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the 11100 block of Bulloch Dr in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed the victim, a 19-year-old man, made arrangements over social media to sell a pair of shoes to an unknown party in the parking lot of the above area. During the encounter, the victim was shot in the upper body. The suspect vehicle left the area at a high rate of speed towards I-66. The victim was rerated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. No other injuries or property damage were reported. The vehicle was described as a black Infiniti G37 with dark wheels and tinted windows.

Shooting Investigation – On Oct. 12 at 10:05PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the 10600 block of Flory Rd in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed the victim, a 28-year-old man, was driving in the above area with two adult passengers when another vehicle approached from behind. As the other vehicle passed, shots were fired towards the victim’s vehicle causing the victim to leave the roadway and strike a tree. The victim and occupants were not struck by gunfire. Non-life threatening injuries were reported as a result of the crash. The victim’s vehicle was struck numerous times by gunshots. No other injuries or property damage were reported. The other vehicle was not located.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On Oct. 13 at 7:43PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to Valley View Community Park located at 11930 Valley View Dr in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed multiple gunshots were heard in the area. A bullet fragment was located which impacted one of the bleachers near the baseball fields. A party on the scene reported being struck by a ricochet and had left the area before officers completed their investigation. No other injuries or property damage were reported or located.