Police Beat - Dec. 20, 2021: Police investigate burglaries and shootings–one at two portable toilets

Incidents
• Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at 8:45AM, officers responded to investigate a destruction of property that was reported to have occurred in the area of Airman Ave. and Harry J. Parrish Blvd. in Manassas (20110) sometime between 6:00PM on December 16 and 6:45AM on December 17. The investigation revealed that at some point during the above timeframe gunshots were fired striking two portable toilets that were in the area. Shell casings were also located in the area. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.

• Shooting Investigation – On Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 at 3:14AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the apartments known as Broadstone at River Oaks located in the 3100 block of Chesapeake Dr. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers observed a black sedan quickly leaving the area before a 28-year-old man exited an apartment building suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers provided first aid to the man until rescue personnel arrived at the location and transported him to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Master Police Officer Renee Carr, public information officer, said the initial investigation determined that the man was present in the apartment building during the shooting. The man was not cooperative with officers during the investigation. An apartment was found to have sustained damage consistent with being struck by projectiles. No additional injuries were reported. The investigation continues as detectives attempt to determine what events lead up to the shooting.

• Armed Robbery—On Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at 8:49PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the 2800 block of PS Business Center Dr. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery that occurred earlier that evening.

The victim, an 18-year-old man, reported to police that he was riding in a Toyota SUV with a group of acquaintances, two males and one female, when they drove to the above area and parked. While there, the two males forced the victim out of the vehicle and made him lay on the ground while implying they had a firearm. The males then took the victim’s phone and money before all of the acquaintances fled in the vehicle. The victim eventually contacted the police. No injuries were reported. The only suspect description provided was two Hispanic teenaged males and one unknown race female.

• Commercial Burglary – On Sunday, Dec. 19, 201 at 11:20AM, officers responded to Stronghold Supply located at 12189 Balls Ford Rd. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a burglary. An employee of the business reported to police that upon arrival they observed the front glass door shattered. Video surveillance footage revealed that at approximately 2:49AM, an unknown individual threw a large rock through the front glass door before entering the business. The suspect is then observed near the cash register before leaving the area on foot. An undisclosed amount of money was reported missing.
Suspect Description:
An individual with a thin build, approximately 5’8”, and 150lbs. Last seen wearing all dark-colored clothing