Murder #2 of 2015: Prince William County police charge victim’s stepson

Murder Investigation – On January 14th at 10:54PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5600 block of Northton Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a stabbing, according to Officer Jonathan Perok, police department spokesman.

The investigation revealed that the victim was sitting in his living room when the accused, the victim’s stepson, entered the residence and went to the kitchen area. Once in the kitchen, the accused retrieved a knife and began pacing.

The suspect’s mother attempted to get the accused to drop the knife. During the encounter, the accused walked around his mother and into the living room where he proceeded to stab the victim multiple times.

The mother of the accused immediately called police while the victim’s brother attempted to stop the attack. The victim’s brother and the accused were physically fighting when officers arrived.

The accused was detained without further incident. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. This is Prince William County’s 2nd murder of 2015.

          Arrested on January 14th:

          Brian Antonio HERNANDEZ, 29, of the 5600 block of Northton Ct in Woodbridge

          Charged with murder

          Court date: pending | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

          Identified:

          The victim has been identified as Mauro Reynaldo RODRIGUEZ, 42, of Woodbridge