PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William police are investigating a series of shots fired at houses over the weekend.
Two of the reports are about shots fired at homes in Dale City, specifically in the Hillendale and Kerrydale sections of town.
Press release:
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On October 15 at 9:56PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13400 block of Keytone Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shots fired call. The caller reported to police that multiple gunshots were heard in the above area. A silver sedan was also observed leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Officers arrived and located several shell casings in the roadway. During a check of the homes, one residence was determined to have been struck. No one was home at the time of the incident and no injuries or other property damage were reported.
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On October 15 at 2:38PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 4100 block of Hoffman Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shots fired call. Multiple callers, including the homeowner, reported to police that gunshots were fired into the residence by a passenger in a dark-colored sedan, possibly a Toyota. While speaking to the residents of the home, a strong odor of marijuana was detected. During the investigation, the residents of the home became uncooperative with investigators. No injuries or other property damage were reported. The investigation into the suspected drug activity at the home is ongoing. This incident does not appear to be random.
The third report is from an incident that took place in Dumfries.
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On October 15 at 1:44AM, officers responded to the area of Milroy Dr and Brockenbrough Dr in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shots fired call. The caller reported to police that three unknown men were observed in the above area. At one point, gunshots were heard and the men fled. When officers arrived on Milroy Dr, they determined two unoccupied vehicles were struck, in addition to, a residence. No injuries or other property damage were reported. Officers further determined that a party was going on at a residence on Milroy Dr. No descriptions of the men initially seen were provided to police. A police K-9 was searched for the men who were not located. This incident does not appear to be random.
Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact Prince William County Crime Solvers.
