County police investigating a whole lot of shooting going on

**INCIDENTS**

Shooting Investigation – On Sunday, Jan. 28 at 2:33AM, Prince William County police officers responded to the 8300 block of Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and lower body. Officers used their Department issued trauma kits to provide immediate first-aid to the victim before rescue crews arrived on scene. 

The victim, identified as a 24-year-old man of Manassas, was flown to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The initial investigation by detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau determined that the victim and an unknown male were involved in a verbal altercation inside of the Uptown Alley located inside of the Manassas Mall. When the business closed, another altercation between the two parties occurred in the parking lot. During that encounter, the unknown male brandished a firearm and shot the victim before fleeing the area. Officers searched the area for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.
Suspect Description:
White male, approximately 20-25 years of age, 6’00”, 190lbs, with black hair and brown eyes
Last seen wearing a camouflaged hat, black sweatshirt, light colored jeans, and light colored shoes

Shooting Investigations – On January 27 at 4:20PM, officers responded to the 15100 block of Cloverdale Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived, they located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and lower body. Officers used their Department issued trauma kits to provide immediate first aid to the victims before rescue crews arrived on scene.

The victims, identified as a 15-year-old male and a 17-year-old male of Woodbridge, were flown to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries for precautionary reasons.

The initial investigation revealed that the victims were walking in the above area when they were involved in an altercation with an unknown suspect. During the encounter, the victims were shot. The suspect then fled the area and police were contacted. Several shells casing were located in the area.

Later that evening around 11:05PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 15200 block of Crescent St to investigate a second shooting. The victim, a 30-year-old man of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was sitting inside of his home when he heard several gunshots outside. At some point, the victim was grazed by a bullet causing a minor injury.

Upon further investigation, detectives with Violent Crimes Bureau and Special Investigations Bureau believe that the two shootings appear to be related and are not random. At this point, detectives also believe that the victim of the second shooting does not appear to be related to the parties involved and was not the intended target. No other injuries or property damage was reported. Multiple shell casings were recovered in the area of Cloverdale Rd and Crescent St.

There is no suspect information available at this time. The investigation continues.

Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling – On January 26 at 2:27PM, officers responded to Pullen Moving & Storage located at 15461 Farm Creek Dr in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. An employee reported to police that he was outside when he heard two gun shots in the area. A short time later, a bullet hole was located in the metal siding of the building. A bullet was recovered inside of the warehouse. No injuries or other property damage were reported.  Officers searched the area and did not located any shell casings.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On January 27 at 8:05PM, officers responded to the 7800 block of Blue Gray Cir in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shots fired call. Several callers reported to police hearing gunshots in the above area. Officers checked the area and discovered several shell casings in the roadway. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On January 27 at 6:18PM, officers responded to the area of Dylan Pl and Stonington Ln in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed that there was a verbal altercation between two groups of males in the above area. During the encounter, one of the suspects discharged a handgun into the air. The two groups dispersed and fled the area in vehicles.

Officers canvassed the area and located one of the vehicles involved occupied by five males. During a search of the vehicle, marijuana was discovered. No injuries or other property damage were reported. At this point, this incident does not appear to be random. The investigation continues.

**END**

Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a webtip to: http://www.pwcgov.org/policetip.