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Police Seek Man for Shooting at Car

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On October 4, a 22-year-old woman told police that she was sitting in her car, when the suspect came up, brandished and pointed his handgun at her. The victim knew the suspect and he began to shoot at the car, damaging it but the victim was not injured. Police have obtained a warrant for the suspect’s arrest. 

Here’s the latest from Prince William police; 

Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle – On October 4th at 4:39PM, officers responded to investigate a shooting call which was reported to have occurred in the area of Georgetown Rd and Wren Ct in Woodbridge (22191) on October 3rd around 11:00AM. The victim, a 22 year old woman of Stafford, reported to police that she was sitting in her vehicle in the above area when she encountered the accused, a known acquaintance. During the encounter, the accused brandished and pointed a handgun towards the victim. The accused then reportedly shot multiple rounds at the vehicle before fleeing the area. The victim’s vehicle was struck; however, no injuries were reported. Following the investigation, detectives obtained a warrant against the accused. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.

Wanted: [Photo from August 2014]

Christian Zyere BACOTE, 22, of no fixed address

Described as a black male, 6’1”, 160lbs with a medium build, light complexion, black dreadlocks and brown eyes

Wanted for shooting into an occupied vehicle