On the evening of June 4, Prince William police responded to Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge to investigate a fight.
During the investigation, officers found that two individuals – 49-year old Jasper Bates and 32-year old Franchesca Jackson – saw and confronted 30-year old Marques Burke, said Prince William police.
Burke was in his vehicle in the parking lot at the time.
During the incident, Bates threw a large landscaping rock at Burke’s vehicle. The rock shattered the rear window and almost hit a 6-year old boy who was in the vehicle, stated Prince William police.
A physical altercation took place between Bates and Burke, and Burke picked up a rock and hit Bates in the head, where he fell unconscious, according to Prince William police.
After this, Jackson approached Burke and began assaulting him, said Prince William police.
Prince William police stated that Burke left the scene before officers arrived.
There were minor injuries.
Bates is being charged with attempted malicious wounding, throwing [objects] at an occupied vehicle, destruction of property and disorderly conduct. Burke is being charged with malicious wounding. Jackson is being charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct.
