Nov. 3 murder in Gainesville; police arrest two

Homicide Investigation – On Nov. 3, 2021 at 1:01AM, Prince William County officers responded to a residence located in the 15100 block of Santander Dr. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a stabbing.  Upon arriving at the residence, officers observed a man on the floor suffering from stab wounds to the upper body and provided immediate first aid until rescue personnel arrived.

According to Master Police Officer Renee Carr, public information officer, the investigation revealed that the victim, identified as a 40-year-old man, and a family member were involved in a verbal altercation over the phone. The accused overheard the altercation and went to the residence to confront the victim with a knife.

A physical altercation ensued, resulting in the victim being fatally stabbed. Eventually, the parties separated, and the accused fled the home with the family member. Rescue personnel transported the victim to an area hospital where he later died as a result of the injuries sustained during the incident. Officers located the accused and the family member at a nearby residence where they were detained without incident. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Dajuan Amant’e SANDLAIN, and the family member, identified as Laila H. BROWN, were arrested, MPO Carr said.
         
Identified:
The deceased was identified as Lionel L. BROWN, 40, of the 15100 block of Santander Dr. in Gainesville

Arrested on Nov. 3:
Dajuan Amant’e SANDLAIN, 18, of 15132 Santander Dr. in Gainesville
Charged with murder
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Laila Hallie BROWN, 18, of the 15100 block of Santander Dr. in Gainesville
Charged with accessory after the fact
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond