The murder of a 16-year-old student was drug related, said police.
Officers arrested Kawain Tyrell Smalls, 20, of 12704 Dulcinea Place in Lake Ridge and charged him in the shooting death of Brenden Michael Wilson, 16. Wilson was shot and killed Monday outside Woodbridge Senior High School in Lake Ridge near Smalls’ home.
Here’s the latest in a statement from Prince William police:
The investigation into this case has indicated that the shooting was drug related and that both parties were known to one another. The investigation continues.
Arrested on November 11th:
Kawain Tyrell SMALLS, 20, of 12704 Dulcinea Pl in Woodbridge
Charged with murder, use of a firearm incommission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Police arrested Smalls without incident. Investigators continue to search for additional suspects.
Police posted this statement to their Facebook page:
Detectives have not stopped investigating this case and will continue into tonight. More arrests are likely. As of now we have released all info we can make public. We hope to have more in the morning
Classes at Woodbridge Senior High School were not in session today in observance of Veterans Day. When they resume tomorrow, grief counselors will be on hand to speak with students.
“Will have a critical incident team on hand to help students and staff cope with the loss tomorrow,” stated Prince William County Public Schools spokesman Phil Kavits.
