Homicide investigation -  Suspect identified and victim name correction

Murder Investigation *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED and VICTIM NAME CORRECTION–

Detectives from the Prince William County Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified the suspect as Juan Manuel POLANCO.

The initial investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect were known to one another and were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated.

During the encounter, the accused brandished a handgun and shot the victim in the upper body. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

Note the correction to the last name of the victim which was originally released, according to Officer Nathan J. Probus, police department spokesman.
          Arrested on September 23:

          Juan Manuel POLANCO, 27, of 1301 D Street in Woodbridge

          Charged with 1st degree murder

          Court Date: November 21, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Identified:
The victim was identified as Francin Jose Solano CAMPO, 23, of Woodbridge

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released]- On September 23 at 8:44PM, officers responded to the 3200 block of Wyndale Ct in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body and attempted to render aide. The victim was then transported to an area hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. Currently detectives do not believe this is random and a suspect is in custody with charges pending. The investigation continues and additional information will be released once it is made available. This is Prince William County’s 17th homicide of 2016. *

*Note: Homicide numbers are subject to change based on case reclassification.