12:55 p.m.
The investigation into a shooting that took place overnight in Dale City has taken police officers to the Montclair neighborhood.
Fire and rescue crews were called to a home in the 15500 block of Winding Creek Drive at 5:37 a.m., for a report of a man who was injured by a firework. Rescue crews determined the man had been shot, stated Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok.
The 24-year-old victim was taken to a hospital for injuries that did not appear to be life threatening. Investigators later learned that he was involved in a fight about three and a half hours earlier at Center Plaza in Dale City.
Police went to Center Plaza this morning and found evidence of the shooting. Now, detectives are working to identify a suspect in the case, said Perok.
The shooting does not appear to be a random act, police added.
10:45 a.m.
A man was shot outside a Giant Food store in Dale City early this morning.
The male victim was shot about 2 a.m., in the 4300 block of Dale Boulevard, inside the Center Plaza shopping center. Police learned about the shooting at 5:30 a.m., and went to the scene.
The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
The shooting appears to have taken place after a fight escalated, according to police.
No arrests have been made.
