Murder Investigation *UPDATE – Detectives from the Homicide Unit have determined that this incident was not random and had stemmed from a physical altercation just prior to the shooting. All three victims were known to one another. The relationship between the shooting suspect and the victims is currently being investigated.

A crowd gathered to remember and honor 22 county residents lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, during Prince William County's 9-11 remembrance ceremony, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. The remembrance ceremony was held at the Liberty Memorial at the government center in Woodbridge.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Friday, Sept. 11, 2015.

Attend NOVEC’s 2015 Annual Meeting on Sept. 16. Vote for two board directors among seven candidates. Profiles of the candidates, as provided by NOVEC, follow.

Observer reporters Bonny Fahy and Jan Davis have been honored by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) for their coverage of education news. Both journalists write for Old Bridge Observer and Bull Run Observer.

Haymarket fashion designer Kelsy Dominick, a Battlefield High School graduate, will debut her latest collection from DiDomenico Designs during the prestigious Couture Fashion Week event in New York.

Governor Terry McAuliffe has proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month in Virginia and he encourages business owners, families and communities to be ready for emergencies with such basics as food, water, radios, flashlights, extra batteries, medications, pet food, water & supplies and a first aid kit.

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring issued the following statement on Tuesday, Sept. 2: "Our future progress as a Commonwealth requires an attorney general who is fiercely and fearlessly committed to promoting justice, equality, and opportunity for all Virginians. "For that reason, I plan to run for re-election as Attorney General."