On Sunday, July 3, at 11:51 p.m., police were called to the Sams Car Wash parking lot at 8129 Sudley Road near Manassas to investigate a quadruple shooting.
The investigation revealed a large gathering occurred at the location when an argument ensued. During the encounter, multiple gunshots were fired, and those involved fled the scene.
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In front of more than 5,000 fans for the second time in three days, the FredNats won their 8th straight game 6-2 over the Lynchburg Hillcats in the series opener between the two North Division rivals.
Fredericksburg led 4-0 after one inning and never looked back to move eight games over .500 for the 2nd time this year.
A woman who walked into some woods following an argument with an acquaintance was shot and killed, police said.
On Friday, July 1, Prince William County detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau identified the victim killed in the shooting in the wooded area near the 13900 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, across from Marumsco Plaza in Woodbridge earlier that morning as Claudia Beatriz Mortaya, 46.
Here’s a quick rundown of great 4th of July events happening in our area.
Other Fourth of July Events in Our Area
The FredNats defeated the Delmarva Shorebirds 12-5 on Saturday night to win their 6th straight game, the longest streak of the season. Steven Williams hit his first home run of the season, and Yoander Rivero had three hits and two RBIs in the win.
The FredNats jumped out to a 6-0 lead after three innings, helped out by four Delmarva errors during that time frame. A two-run single by Rivero, two bases loaded walks, and a sacrifice fly from Geraldi Diaz pushed runs across.
Despite the light work week for highway crews due to the July 4 holiday, drivers will still have some overnight road closures at Courthouse Road in Stafford County.
VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia through noon Tuesday, July 5 for the Fourth of July holiday weekend
At noon on Thursday, June 30, 2022, police responded to the 9300 block of China Grove Court in Manassas for a burglary.
Two men tried to break into a home. Police found one man leaving from the back door while another was walking nearby on Bragg Lane. Both were taken into custody without incident.
We’re under a severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m. Some storms could be strong to severe if they pop up in your neighborhood, says the National Weather Service.
The watch comes after temperatures climbed into the low 90s today, the first day of July.
