Two additional suspects arrested in Oct. 29 homicide, bringing total to nine

Murder Investigation *WANTED SUSPECTS APPREHENDED – On November 9, detectives from the Prince William County Police Homicide Unit and members of the U.S. Marshal led Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force received information regarding the location of the two remaining suspects wanted in connection to the murder of Edwin Ivan Chicas which occurred in the 7500 block of Quail Run Ln in Manassas on October 29. Information obtained by police indicated that the two men were staying at a residence in Medina, Ohio. Authorities in Virginia contacted members of the U.S. Marshal’s Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force for assistance in apprehending these suspects. On November 10, the Task Force, with assistance from the Media Police Department, successfully located and arrested these suspects without incident following a traffic stop. Both men will remain in custody in Ohio until they are extradited back to Virginia. Seven other suspects, including one juvenile, were previously apprehended by police and federal authorities on November 9.

Arrested on November 10: [No photos available]

Kevin Vigil CRUZ, 22, of the 9400 block of Locust Terr in Manassas Park

Carlos Antoni CISNEROS-ESPINAL, 21, of the 10900 block of Coverstone Dr in Manassas

Both suspects above were charged with accessory after the fact

Murder Investigation *MULTIPLE ARRESTS [Previously Released] – On November 9, detectives from the Prince William County Police Homicide Unit and Special Investigations Bureau, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, the Manassas City Police Department and the City of Manassas Park Police Department, attempted to arrest several suspects involved in the murder of Edwin Ivan Chicas which occurred in the 7500 block of Quail Run Ln in Manassas on October 29. The preliminary investigation into the murder revealed that the victim was fatally shot following an altercation in the above area. Two men, identified as Marlon Edenilson ARGUETA-FLORES and Gerson Aldair SORTO-RAMIREZ, are alleged to have caused the victim’s death. The investigation further revealed that several other individuals were also involved in the murder, either as accessories after the fact or as co-conspirators. Detectives determined this murder was gang related as several of the suspects arrested were identified as members of the criminal gang Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS13. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for eight adults and one juvenile. Seven of those suspects wanted by police were arrested without incident. Authorities also executed multiple search warrants at five residences in connection to this investigation.

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On October 29 at 9:51PM, officers responded to the 7500 block of Quail Run Ln in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body. The victim transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries sustained during the incident. During the shooting, homes and vehicles in the area were also struck by gunfire. No other injuries were reported. The suspect is believed to have fled the scene in an unknown vehicle. No description of the shooter was provided to police. Residents can expect a heavy police presence in the area as the investigation continues. Detectives from the Homicide Unit are currently following up on leads in the investigation. At this time, this shooting does not appear to be random.  More information will be released as it becomes available. This is Prince William County’s 19th homicide for 2016.*

Identified:

The victim in the shooting was identified as Edwin Ivan CHICAS, 22, of Manassas

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