Woodbridge suspect charged in officer involved shooting

Potomac Local News November 9, 2018 at 4:27pm

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On November 8, detectives from the Homicide Unit formally charged the suspect, identified as Brett Anthony MONTEITH, in connection to the officer involved shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of Laurel St in Woodbridge on November 4. The accused remains hospitalized at this time. The criminal investigation and separate administrative investigation into the shooting are ongoing. The officers involved remain on paid leave. The findings of the criminal investigation and additional details of the incident will be released at a later date. Additional charges are pending. The investigation continues.

Charged on November 8: [No Photo Available]

Brett Anthony MONTEITH, 29, of 1106 Laurel St in Woodbridge Charged with attempted capital murder of law enforcement officer and use of a firearm in commission on a felony

Court Date:

Pending | Status: Remains Hospitalized

Officer Involved Shooting

Investigation *PHOTOS RELEASED

[Previously Released] – Please see the attached photos of the marked police cruiser that was struck during yesterday’s officer involved shooting on Laurel St in Woodbridge. Police Chief Barry Barnard stated, “These photos of the police cruiser demonstrate the great risk and danger our officers faced when they responded to the call that evening. The officers showed immense courage and bravery through their actions as they encountered immediate and unprovoked gunfire from the suspect who was armed with a rifle. I am thankful no officers or innocent residents were harmed during this dangerous altercation.” The suspect remains hospitalized at this time. His identity will be released at a later date. No other new information is available at this time. The investigation continues.

Officer Involved Shooting Investigation

[Previously Released] – On November 4 at 5:41PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 1100 block of Laurel St in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. As officers were arriving in the area, a suspect began shooting at them with a rifle. A police cruiser was struck multiple times by the suspect in the process. Two of the officers on scene returned fire. The suspect was struck in the upper body and subsequently detained in front of the residence. No officers were injured. The suspect was flown to an area hospital with serious injuries. Investigators are actively working to determine what lead up to the shooting. Police Chief Barry Barnard described the shooting by the suspect towards the officers as an “ambush”. The suspect has been identified as a 29-year-old man who reportedly lives at the home where the officers were responding. Other homes in the area were also reportedly struck during the incident.

No other injuries were reported. The involved officers will be placed on routine paid leave during the investigation. The Prince William County Police Department is the lead agency handling this incident. A criminal investigation and separate administrative investigation are currently underway. More details are still being gathered in this incident and will be released when available. The investigation continues.

Officer Involved Shooting [Previously Released] – Prince William County Police is currently investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of Laurel St in Woodbridge at approximately 5:41PM. No officers are injured. A suspect was shot and is in custody. More information will be released when available. The media is asked to stage at Featherstone Rd and Marseille Ln for a PIO on scene.

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