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Detectives with the Prince William County Police Department have identified the man found shot and killed in a vehicle in the area of Morgan Ct and Old Triangle Rd in Dumfries (22026) on November 12, 2022.

At 5:35AM this morning, Nov. 12, Prince William County Police officers responded to the area of Williamstown Rd and Old Triangle Rd in Dumfries (22026) to investigate an initial report of shots fired.

Detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau concluded the investigation into the shooting that occurred on the grounds of Gar-Field High School, 14000 Smoketown Rd in Woodbridge (22192), on April 15, 2022. In another case, Officers were initially notified by Child Protective Services (CPS) Oct. 26 that a mother, later identified as the accused, brought her 2-year-old son to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Police seeking child's mother.

With the holiday shopping season ramping up, here are 6 tips to understand how to avoid falling victim to scams.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays.

Fall is the breeding season for deer, so they will be more active over the next couple of months than at any other time of the year.