Prince William County police investigate third murder of 2014

Murder Investigation | Aggravated Malicious Wounding – On July 9th at 11:44PM, officers responded to the 15000 block of Cloverdale Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a stabbing, according to Officer Jonathan Perok, spokesman for the Prince William County Police Department.

Officers arrived in the area and located one victim, identified as a 44 year old man of Woodbridge, on the front yard of a residence in the above area. That victim was found to have sustained a stab wound to his chest and was transported to an area hospital where he died.

While investigating the incident, a second victim, identified as a 33 year old man of Manassas, walked into an area hospital, also suffering from stab wounds to his upper body. This victim’s injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

During the investigation, detectives were able to identify the suspect as the accused. The accused was eventually located and detained without further incident at a residence in the 14400 block of Fillarette St.

This incident was not random and appears to have stemmed from a gathering at a residence in the above area. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested, according to the police report.

This is Prince William County’s third murder of 2014, Officer Perok said.

          Arrested on July 9th:
          Brandon Curtis Hampton HENRY, 31, of no fixed address
          Charged with murder and aggravated malicious wounding
          Court date: September 15, 2014 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond
         
Identified:
          The deceased victim was identified as Alvin Elroy CANNON, 44, of Woodbridge