One suspect arrested, second suspect sought in Dale City shooting

Murder Investigation *UPDATE – On November 18th, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified the shooter involved in the murder of Christopher Weaver which occurred in the 13400 block of Keating Dr in Woodbridge on November 16th.

The investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Bryan PATTERSON, shot and killed Weaver and wounded a 15 year old male juvenile following a verbal altercation in front of the victim’s residence. After the shooting, PATTERSON fled the area with another man, identified as Christopher COWARD. This incident was quickly determined to have stemmed from a neighborhood dispute which occurred earlier in the evening at home on nearby Kingsman Dr.

The COWARD suspect was quickly identified earlier in the week as being present and involved in the shooting of both victims. He was located and arrested on November 17th following a vehicle stop on N. George Mason Dr in Arlington County by officers of the Arlington County Police Department. This arrest was withheld pending identification of the shooter in the incident.

On November 19th, detectives obtained a warrant against PATTERSON who is actively being sought by police for this murder. Anyone with information on PATTERSON’s whereabouts is asked to contact police.

            Bryan Lamonte PATTERSON, 25, of 4716 Kirkdale Dr in Woodbridge

          Described as a black male, 5’11”, 165lbs with short black hair, brown eyes and a beard

          Wanted for murder

          Arrested on November 17th:

          Christopher John COWARD, 35, of 914 Hillcrest Dr in Vienna

          Charged with murder

          Court date: January 14, 2015 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On November 16th at 12:09AM, officers responded to the 13400 block of Keating Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. Officers arrived in the area and located two victims, a 19 year old man and a 15 year male juvenile – both of Woodbridge, outside of a home suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to an area hospital where the adult died as a result of his injuries. The remaining juvenile victim is expected to recover. Detectives from the Homicide Unit have determined this was not a random incident. No arrests have been made. The investigation continues. This is Prince William County’s 6th homicide of 2014.

Identified:

The deceased victim has been identified as Christopher Nathaniel WEAVER, 19, of Woodbridge