Suspect in mid-county homicide Nov. 29 arrested in Maryland

UPDATE
Murder Investigation *ARREST – On December 2, members of the U.S. Marshal led Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested the suspect involved in the murder of Cordrey Douglas Jackson which occurred at the Food Lion located at 6306 Hoadly Rd in Manassas on November 29, according to a news release from Sgt. Jonathan Perok, police department spokesman.

The suspect, Roberta Edlina BRANDON, was located at a residence on Addison Rd in Capitol Heights, Maryland where she was arrested without incident. The accused will remain in custody in Maryland until extradited back to Virginia, Sgt. Perok said.

Arrested on December 2:
Roberta Edlina BRANDON, 23, of the 2800 block of Bixley Hill Ct in Woodbridge

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

          Court Date: Pending | Status: Awaiting Extradition

Identified:
The victim was identified as Cordrey Douglas JACKSON, 24, of Dumfries

Murder Investigation [Previously Released] – On November 29 at 7:29PM, officers responded to the Food Lion located at 6306 Hoadly Rd in Manassas (20112) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds to the body. The victim, later identified as Cordrey Douglas JACKSON, was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries a short time later. The victim was subsequently transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. On November 30, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified the suspect involved in the murder of the victim. The investigation revealed that the victim was involved in a physical altercation with the accused and another man in the parking lot of the store. During the encounter, the victim was shot. All parties were known to one another. Following the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of the accused, identified as Roberta Edlina BRANDON. The accused has not been located at this time and remains at large. The investigation continues. This is Prince William County’s 22nd homicide of 2016*.

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