This evening the Manassas City Police Department responded to a call for shots fired at the intersection of McKenzie Circle and Stonewall Road in Manassas.
The suspect in the incident is believed to have been inside a vehicle during the shooting.
The victim in shooting is in critical condition, and was taken for medical treatment.
The police have not yet been able to detain the suspect, and are canvassing the area to get more information as to their whereabouts.
More from a police release:
At approximately 9:53PM on February 24, 2015, Manassas City Police responded to the intersection of McKenzie Cir and Stonewall Rd for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, who had been shot outside by an unknown suspect(s) moments prior. The suspect(s) is believed to have been inside a vehicle at the time of the shooting. The victim, an adult male, was transported for medical treatment and is currently in critical condition. This is an ongoing investigation. Manassas City Police encourages residents to assist in any way possible as Officers and Detectives canvass their way through the area tonight to gather information. Based on an initial investigation, there appears to be no threat to the general public’s safety at this time.
Description of suspect vehicle: White, older model, four-door sedan; possibly a Honda Civic; unknown direction of travel
Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at (703) 257-8092<tel:%28703%29%20257-8092> or Crime Solvers. The Manassas City Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases. The confidential 24-hour tip line is (703) 330-0330
