Manassas City Police look for suspect in Aug. 12 shooting on Liberia Ave.

Shooting
On Monday, August 12, 2019, at 6:25pm, an officer of the Manassas City Police Department was on patrol in the 8600 block of Liberia Ave when approached by an adult male victim suffering from multiple suspected gunshot wounds, according to a report from Lt. Justin Lehman, police department spokesman.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries, a news release said.

At this time, city police believe the shooting was not a random act. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available, Lt. Lehman said.

Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at 703.257.8092 or Crime Solvers. The Manassas City/Manassas Park Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. The confidential 24-hour tip line is 703-330-0330.