Update June 8, 2016
From Prince William police:
Murder Investigation *ARREST – 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
Identified:
The victim was identified as Najee Alexander MASON, 24, of Woodbridge
Original post
A 24-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday in Woodbridge.
Police were called to the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Place at the Elan Potomac Heights Luxury Apartments at 9:18 p.m. The victim was found suffering a gunshot wound and was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, stated Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok.
Police identified the victim as Najee Alexander Mason, of Woodbridge.
An investigation into the shooting is underway.
Mason’s death is the 11th homicide this year in Prince William County.
