Second suspect arrested in June 4 Woodbridge homicide

**UPDATE**

Murder Investigation *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On June 8, detectives from the Homicide Unit charged a second man in connection to the murder of Najee Mason which occurred in the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Pl in Woodbridge on June 4. This suspect, identified as Ricardo Stephen TOMPKINS, was located during the June 7 arrest of Abdisalam Ali ROBLE in Syracuse, NY by members of the U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force. Both suspects currently remain jailed in New York pending extradition back to Virginia. The investigation continues.

Arrested on June 8: [No photo available]

Ricardo Stephen TOMPKINS, 24, of 41735 New Market Turner Rd in Mechanicsville, MD

Charged with 2nd degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony

Court Date: Pending | Status: Awaiting Extradition

Identified:

The victim was identified as Najee Alexander MASON, 24, of Woodbridge

Murder Investigation *ARREST [Previously Released] – On June 5, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified the suspect involved in the murder of Najee Mason which occurred in the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Pl in Woodbridge on June 4. The preliminary investigation into the incident alleged that the suspect, identified as Abdisalam Ali ROBLE, fatally shot the victim following an altercation between the two parties. The suspect and the victim were roommates and known to one another. On June 7, members of the U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force located the suspect in Syracuse, New York where he was arrested without incident. The suspect currently remains jailed in New York pending extradition back to Virginia. The investigation continues.

Arrested on June 7: [No photo available]

Abdisalam Ali ROBLE, 25, of the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Pl in Woodbridge

Charged with murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony

Court Date: Pending | Status: Awaiting Extradition

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On June 4 at 9:18PM, officers responded to the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Pl in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, it was determined that the victim, identified as a 24 year old man of Woodbridge, was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. Detectives with the Homicide Unit have determined that this incident is not random. The investigation continues and additional information will be released when available. This is Prince William County’s 11th homicide of 2016.*

*Note: Homicide numbers are subject to change based on case reclassification.