So far, no one has been charged, and police seek help from the public.
Prince William police tell us:
Homicide Investigation – On March 5 at 8:53 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 14500 block of Fullerton Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a domestic-related shooting.
The investigation revealed two family members, identified as the deceased and an 80-year-old man, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated, leading to one of the parties being shot once in the upper body.
Police were contacted, and responding officers quickly arrived at the home, where the family member was detained without incident. Officers provided first aid to the injured party until fire and rescue personnel arrived at that home and transported him to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries sustained during the altercation.
The parties involved in this incident are accounted for, and the community is not threatened. Detectives are continuing their investigation to determine what led up to the shooting and if charges will be obtained.
Anyone with information to aid investigators in this investigation is asked to contact police.
Identified:
The deceased was identified as Frank Adolf MATEO, 60, of Woodbridge
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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors began its first meeting of 2025 with a significant leadership transition. Supervisor Deuntay Diggs was elected chairman in a 4-3 vote, succeeding outgoing Chairwoman Meg Bohmke. Diggs addressed his new role during the meeting and outlined his expectations for the year ahead, emphasizing transparency and teamwork.
Supervisor Diggs took a moment to reflect on the responsibilities of his new position and the values he brings to the role. “The citizens in the George Washington District knew that I was a law enforcement officer in this community. I love my job. And part of being a law enforcement officer is conducting ourselves with integrity. And so I will continue to do so, and I can serve in this role and do that as well,” Diggs said.
He further expressed a strong desire to foster collaboration among the board members. “The goal is that we’re gonna work together as a team. I’m not asking, I’m demanding that. That’s the expectation,” he stated. Diggs’ remarks came as a call to unity, encouraging board members to prioritize cooperation and accountability.
The board also elected Supervisor Tinesha Allen as vice chair in a 5-2 vote.
On January 7, the U.S. House of Representatives convened for the first session of the 119th Congress and passed H.R. 29, the “Riley Laken Act,” with bipartisan support.
Prince William County government offices and facilities will be open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Still, employees can take unscheduled leave or engage in unscheduled telework due to current weather conditions.
While the county remains open for business, residents are encouraged to check for the latest updates on facility-specific operations by visiting pwcva.gov/emergency.
Some county services may be impacted by the weather. Before visiting a county facility, call ahead or check the county’s website.
Several schools in our region have announced closures and delays for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
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