PWC Police offer reward in homicide of man, 18, in Woodbridge

UPDATE

Homicide Investigation *REWARD UP TO $5000 OFFERED – Detectives with the Prince William County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Bureau are continuing their efforts to identify and locate the suspect or suspects in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man that occurred in the 13900 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) on Thursday, Oct. 27, around 10 p.m.
The victim and other individuals were in the wooded area behind a local business when rounds were fired, striking the victim. The victim was then assisted from the wooded area to the parking lot where he was located by responding officers who provided first aid until rescue personnel arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he later died.
At this time the incident does not appear to be random, according to the Police Department, which is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved in this death.
          Identified:
          The deceased was identified as Milton Humberto ESCALANTE ESCOBAR, 18, of Woodbridge

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On October 27 at 10:24PM officers responded to the 13900 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they located a community member in the parking lot of a local business providing first aid to an 18-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers continued providing first aid to the man until rescue personnel arrived at the location. The man was transported to an area hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. The preliminary investigation revealed rounds were fired in the wooded area behind the local business, which struck the victim, before a vehicle fled the area. No additional injuries were reported, and no property damage was located. At this time, detectives from the Homicide Unit are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are seeking to speak with anyone who has information as to what occurred. Preliminarily, the incident does not appear to be random and there is no active threat to the community.  The investigation continues.