Police have one person in custody following a homicide on Saturday, November 30.
Felony Homicide Investigation *ARREST – On December 2, detectives with the Homicide Unit identified a suspect in connection to the shooting of Michael Bright ADOM that was reported to have occurred in the 4000 block of Westwind Drive in Dale City on November 29.
The investigation revealed that the victim and other acquaintances, including a man later identified as the accused, were in the above area when the victim was shot. After the shooting the victim was brought to an area hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries.
During the investigation, detectives identified the accused as an involved party. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Marquis Rene WHITMORE, was arrested. The investigation continues.
Arrested on December 2:Marquis Rene WHITMORE, 19, of 2967 Chinkapin Oak Ln. in Woodbridge
Charged with felony homicide, conspiracy to commit a felony, and concealing or compounding offenses
Court Date: February 19, 2020 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
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