Updated
Murder Investigation *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED and VICTIM NAME CORRECTION– Detectives from the Homicide Unit have identified the suspect as Juan Manuel POLANCO. The initial investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect were known to one another and were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused brandished a handgun and shot the victim in the upper body. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. Please note the correction to the last name of the victim which was originally released. The victim’s correct last name is noted in italics.
Arrested on September 23:
Juan Manuel POLANCO, 27, of 1301 D Street in Woodbridge
Charged with 1st degree murder
Court Date: November 21, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Identified:
The victim was identified as Francin Jose Solano CAMPO, 23, of Woodbridge
Updated
*CORRECTION Homicide | Wyndale Ct: Victim’s correct name is Francin Jose Solano CAMPO, not Kempo as originally released.
— Prince William Co PD (@PWCPoliceDept) September 24, 2016
From Prince William police:
Updated Homicide Investigation- On September 23 at 8:44PM, officers responded to the 3200 block of Wyndale Ct in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body and attempted to render aid.
The victim was then transported to an area hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. Currently detectives do not believe this is random and a suspect is in custody with charges pending. The investigation continues and additional information will be released once it is made available. This is Prince William County’s 17th homicide of 2016.
* Identified: The victim was identified as Francin Solano Campo
KEMPO, 23, of Woodbridge
*UPDATE Shooting | Wyndale Ct : PIO ons. 1 adult male confirmed dead. Additional information will be released when available. pic.twitter.com/1kOaKCktTv
— Prince William Co PD (@PWCPoliceDept) September 24, 2016
Shooting | Wyndale Ct in Woodbridge. 1 victim shot|being transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. 1 suspect in custody. pic.twitter.com/2UXULJm2aY
— Prince William Co PD (@PWCPoliceDept) September 24, 2016
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