PRINCE WILLIAM CO. – Virginia State Police have arrested a Washington, D.C., resident on multiple charges, including attempted capitol murder of a police officer, following a pursuit and fiery crash in Prince William County Tuesday morning (Jan. 3).
At 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, Trooper K. Terry observed a black sedan, traveling southbound on Interstate 95 near the 156 mile marker, run off the right side of the road and strike the cement Jersey wall several times, and continue down the right shoulder. Trooper Terry activated his emergency lights and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver refused to stop for the trooper and a pursuit was initiated.
The suspect vehicle entered the southbound commercial vehicle weigh station and rest area at the 154 mile marker. It ran into a ditch and caught fire. As troopers responded to aid the driver, he brandished a weapon and aimed the handgun at the troopers. He finally complied with the troopers’ demands to put down the weapon and surrendered without further incident.
Virginia State Police charged Steven C. Murray, 54, of Washington, D.C., with attempted capitol murder of a police officer, driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), illegal possession of Oxycontin, hit and run, reckless driving, attempting to elude a police officer, possession of stolen property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was also charged with being a fugitive from justice, for an outstanding arrest warrant in Charles County, Md.
Murray was transported to Potomac Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He is currently being held without bond at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center.
-Virginia State Police
