Police investigating Jan. 17 homicide in Manassas apartment

Homicide Investigation – On Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 at 10:22AM,  Prince William County Police officers responded to the Raven Crest Apartments located in the 8100 block of Cobden Ct in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting.

Officers arrived on scene and located an adult woman inside an apartment with gunshot wounds. Officers performed CPR on the woman until rescue personnel arrived. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. No other occupants in the apartment were injured.

The suspect fled on foot prior to officers arriving in the area. A police K-9 and helicopter assistance from Fairfax County police searched the area for the suspect who was not located. The incident was isolated and contained to the residence. Preliminarily, the incident does not appear to be random and there is no active threat to the community. The name of the deceased will be released pending notification of a next-of-kin. The investigation continues, according to First Sgt, Jonathan Perok, public information officer.