From Manassas City police:Â
Shooting [Update]
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2016, Manassas City Police was dispatched to the 9800 block of Maury Ln where officers discovered three victims who had been shot. All three victims are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries from apparent gunshot wounds. A preliminary description of suspects is of several Hispanic males occupying two vehicles that were seen leaving the area together - one dark gray Mercedes sedan and the other a dark Honda sedan with loud exhaust. The incident does not appear to have been random in nature and Manassas City Detectives are actively pursuing leads working with the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force and the Prince William County-Manassas-Manassas Park Vice Narcotics Task Force. This investigation is in its early stages with additional updates to follow.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is urged to call Manassas City Police at 703.257.8000. The Manassas City/Manassas Park Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in this case. The confidential, 24-hour tip line is 703.330.0330.
Shooting [Previously Released]
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2016, Manassas City Police was dispatched for a report of shots fired. Officers learned that one juvenile male, one adult male, and one adult female were walking in the area of 9800 Maury Ln when they were shot at from a vehicle that quickly left the scene. All three victims were struck and transported to area hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation ongoing.
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