Prince William County police, with help from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Arlington County police, arrested four additional suspects between Aug. 6 and Aug. 11 in the shooting death of a 16-year-old male juvenile.
The shooting happened July 5 in the 16700 block of Blackjack Oak Lane in Woodbridge. Officers responded about 10:12 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police said the victim and two acquaintances arranged to confront and rob another man, Damion Jamon Atwater. During the encounter, shots were fired that fatally struck the 16-year-old. After the shooting, Darrian King Rutherford, who had been with the victim, left in a vehicle. Officers tried to stop the vehicle and began a pursuit. Rutherford later stopped and fled on foot.
Investigators also determined that Keshaun Maurice Hodge-Richards went to the area of the shooting before the first officers arrived and tampered with evidence before leaving.
Atwater was previously arrested July 30 in connection with the case. Police said all parties involved have now been identified and arrested.
The four additional people charged are:
- Janaiya Lolita Talley, 18, of Arlington, charged with felony murder and attempted robbery. She was arrested Aug. 6 and is being held without bond.
- A 17-year-old female juvenile of Woodbridge, charged with felony murder and attempted robbery. She was arrested Aug. 11 and is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center.
- Keshaun Maurice Hodge-Richards, 21, of Woodbridge, charged with concealing or compounding offenses. He was arrested Aug. 10 and is being held without bond.
- Darrian King Rutherford, 18, of Woodbridge, charged with felony eluding. He was arrested Aug. 6 and held on $2,000 unsecured bond.
The victim was identified as a 16-year-old male juvenile of Triangle. His name was not released because of his age.
Court dates are pending. The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-7000 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.
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