Updated April 7 — Two 17-year-old boys traveled from Woodbridge to Stafford before shots rang out, injuring one of the boys and a 15-year-old Stafford boy.
The 17-year-old teens met the 15-year-old at the Park Ridge swimming pool, a park in the residential neighborhood in North Stafford on Parkway Boulevard. Detectives say a struggle ensued, leading to the 15-year-old boy being shot in the back and a 17-year-old in the leg.
Authorities believe all three had guns, but it’s unclear who fired shots. It’s unclear what the teens are arguing about.
The 17-year-old Woodbridge suspect, who was shot in the leg, was treated at a local hospital and released, and has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, said Stafford Sheriff’s Major Shawn Kimmitz.
The other 17-year-old Woodbridge suspect was charged with possessing a firearm by a minor and grand theft of a gun. Both are currently being held at the Juvenile Detention Center.
Detectives are working to uncover how these juveniles got to have these firearms. The 15-year-old is still being treated for his injuries.
The 9-1-1 call for the shooting went out at 4:09 p.m. Authorities found the 15-year-old in the swimming pool parking lot and the two 17-year-old boys hiding in a shed at home on nearby Boondocks Lane, authorities said.
Following the shooting, H.H. Poole Middle School, Park Ridge Elementary School, the Merit School of Stafford, and Porter Library were on full lockdown, while North Stafford High School was on a partial lockdown.
Three hours after authorities found the shooting victims, detectives found three guns used in the incident tossed in nearby woods. It’s believed all three boys had guns.
Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor says one of the victims is a county public schools student.
“I would love to tell you that instruction is our number one priority in Stafford Schools – it’s not. Safety remains paramount in Stafford Schools. The safety of our students, staff, and visitors is essential,” Taylor penned in a message to parents. “Our collective safety relies on all of us to be mindful and caring. Should you or your child need assistance from a school counselor, please reach out to your school administrator, who can assist in scheduling a conversation.”
Kimmitz said parents should talk to their children about guns and what to do if they find an unattended firearm lying around — report it to an adult immediately.
More as we have it.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 10 p.m. today, Thursday, April 6, 2023.
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The woman killed after a police pursuit that ended near the National Museum of the Marine Corps was a kidnap victim, reports The Ithica Voice.
Tatiana David was abducted from her Ithaca, N.Y. home at 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023. At about 9:40 p.m., police in Fairfax County, Virginia, spotted the car she was traveling in and tried to conduct a traffic stop.
The driver reported to be the father of her 4-year-old child, led police on a chase before crashing his car with Tatiana David inside. Afterward, he got out and exchanged gunfire with the police.
Virginia State Police, the lead agency on the case, said a woman died at the scene, and a man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
More as we have it.
The investigation into the incident lasted well into the overnight hours and the morning. VDOT reported at least one lane on I-95 south, near Joplin Road, closed for the investigation, with a 13-mile traffic backup to Occoquan at 11 a.m.
Police said the van in which they were passengers crossed into oncoming traffic and was struck by a Suburban. Rescue crews took the girl and woman to a hospital, where they died.
The driver of the van suffered serious injuries and is expected to survive. The driver of the Suburban was not injured.
No charges have been filed.
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Prince William police said 37-year-old Richard Del Cid was shot to death outside a Food Lion store near Dale City on March 20, 2023.
Today, police released the victim’s identity and the name of the man they say shot him — Mauricio Antonio Mayorga, 46, who has since been processed into an Arlington County jail on an unrelated charge.
From Prince William police:
Murder Investigation *ARREST | VICTIM IDENTIFIED – On April 5, detectives charged a suspect in connection to the shooting death of a 37-year-old man that occurred in a shopping center parking lot located in the 6300 block of Hoadly Rd in Manassas (20112) on March 20. The investigation revealed the involved parties were known to one another, and the incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the suspect, victim, and the female acquaintance present during the shooting.
The victim and female acquaintance reportedly met in the above area to exchange documents. The suspect allegedly followed the victim and the female acquaintance to another area of the parking lot where the shooting occurred. The suspect later turned himself in to the police on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
Following the investigation, detectives linked the suspect to the murder and obtained arrest warrants. The suspect, identified as Mauricio Antonio MAYORGA, was served on charges related to the homicide investigation at the Arlington County Detention Center where he was incarcerated on his previous charge from an unrelated matter.
Arrested on April 5:
Mauricio Antonio MAYORGA, 46, of no fixed address
Charged with murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony
Court Date: Pending | Status: In-Custody
Identified:
The victim was identified as Richard Del CID, 37, of Woodbridge
Student vaping in Stafford County Public Schools is a problem. We've reported parents' concerns, and WRC-TV reported on new vape detectors to be installed at county schools.
This week, the Stafford sheriff's office says it's caught some students in the act and has filed charges:
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The annual Bluebell Festival returns Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Merrimac Farm, 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a great way to see the Virginia Bluebell flower, the official flower of Prince William County.
Hundreds attend the free event each year.
Event organizer Prince William Conservation Alliance tells us:
I just wanted to personally invite you to our annual Bluebell Festival from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 8th at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area. As usual, we’ll have endless abilities for Instagram-worthy photographs, naturalist-led tours, tons of conservation advocates, and on-site food and drink. We’ve also installed a plaque dedicated to PWCA founder Kim Hosen. The plaque can be found near the Stone House.
Prince William Conservation Alliance needs #volunteers age 18+ for their annual Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm in Nokesville. Volunteers needed April 7 to help set up and April 8 to support the event. Email [email protected] or call Ashley, 703.490.5200 to sign up. pic.twitter.com/tOIh1SDFcY
— VPW (@VolunteerPW) April 3, 2023
Three hero Marines jumped into action to prevent a stabbing during an altercation at Chick-fil-A in North Stafford on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
The Stafford Sheriff's office tells us:
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Updated — The woman killed after a police pursuit that ended near the National Museum of the Marine Corps was a kidnap victim, reports The Ithica Voice.
Tatiana David was abducted from her Ithaca, N.Y. home at 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023. At about 9:40 p.m., police in Fairfax County, Virginia, spotted the car she was traveling in and tried to conduct a traffic stop. More.
Updated 6:30 a.m. April 6, 2023 — A man driving a car fleeing from police is severely injured, and a female passenger died after they shot at police.
The unidentified victims crashed twice near Quantico after being pursued by police. After the crash, the suspects began firing, and police returned fire.
The woman died at the scene, and rescue crews flew the man to a nearby hospital.
Police have been working the crime scene overnight since the incident occurred at about 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023. VDOT reported one lane near the crime scene had been reopened, near the National Museum of the Marine Corps, at about 6 a.m.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use Route 1 as an alternative route.
More from Virginia State Police:
At 9:40 p.m. Wednesday (April 5), a Virginia State Police trooper alerted to an SUV with an improper registration – the wrong license plates were displayed on it. The vehicle was traveling south on I-95 near Exit 167 in Fairfax County. When the trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, the SUV refused to stop and sped away.
The fleeing vehicle initially crashed near the 152 mile marker, when it struck the guardrail, but kept going south on I-95. Near Exit 148 in Prince William County, the SUV ran off the right side of the road and crashed into the woods. As troopers approached the SUV, the driver began shooting at them. State police returned fire.
Both the male driver and female passenger sustained injuries. The male was flown to a nearby hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The female died at the scene.
No state police were injured in the shooting. In accordance with state police policy, personnel involved in the shooting are being placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
A firearm has been recovered from the SUV.
The incident remains under investigation by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Fairfax Field Office.
Update #Quantico: I-95 SB main lines and @VAExpressLanes expected to be closed for extended period of time due to @VSPPIO @PWCPolice activity. Please avoid this area. Our crew will work to divert traffic currently backed up in queue. #VaTraffic https://t.co/RI6qhG9IQd
— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) April 6, 2023
The extended lunch period known as "power hour" has ended at one Stafford County high school.
Colonial Forge Principal Gregory Daniel announced power hour was over following a fight between two multiple students, prompting a 911 call to the school. So far, the sheriff's office says students were involved in fights that broke out at 10:40 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
