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Prince William police identified the two men shot and killed in what they said was a home invasion targeting one of the residents on Friday, November 5, 2021.

Double Homicide Investigation *DECEASED IDENTIFIED – Homicide detectives have confirmed the identities of two men killed in a shooting that occurred at a home located in the 14100 block of Renegade Ct in Woodbridge (22193) on November 5.


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Arrest made in home invasion near Dumfries

From Prince William police: Burglary While Armed – On November 3 at 2:09PM, officers responded to the Princeton Woods Apartments located in the 3400 block of Allerton Ct. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a home invasion. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 19-year-old male resident of the home, was involved in a verbal altercation earlier in the day with an acquaintance, identified as a 17-year-old male juvenile.


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Details on the stabbing and subsequent arrests.

From Prince William police: Homicide Investigation – On November 3 at 1:01AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 15100 block of Santander Dr. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a stabbing. Upon arriving at the residence, officers observed a man laying on the floor suffering from stab wounds to the upper body and provided immediate first aid until rescue personnel arrived.


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[Updated 1 p.m.] One person who was taken to a hospital after they were shot several times outside a Wawa gas station is expected to recover.

Meanwhile, authorities have a suspect in custody in what Stafford authorities called a “chaotic” scene that unfolded at 2:27 p.m. Sunday.


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1 charged after car struck by gunfire

From Prince William police: On October 27, the suspect sought in connection to the shooting that was reported to have occurred in the 1900 block of Winslow Ct. in Woodbridge (22191) on October 26, was arrested. The suspect, Quinton Bernard BROWN, was located in the Woodbridge area and taken into custody. A search incident to arrest revealed that BROWN was in possession of suspected illegal controlled substance.


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A pursuit that went nearly 26 miles through Stafford County last night ended with a violent crash on Butler Road and charges pending for the driver.

From the Stafford sheriff’s office: On October 24 at 9:04 p.m. Deputy C.T. Richardson attempted to stop a reckless driver in a silver Toyota Corolla travelling 67 mph in the posted 40 mph zone of Mine Road and weaving between the lanes of travel.


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A 24-year-old man died after he was struck on River Road in Stafford County.

From the county sheriff’s office: A pedestrian struck on River Road yesterday afternoon has succumbed to his injuries and the driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and his third offense DUI in ten years.


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Shots fired in Woodbridge

From Prince William police: On October 19 at 8:15PM, officers responded to the 1400 block of Cottonwood Ct. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed that a verbal altercation escalated between two groups of men who were outside near the above area. During the encounter, members of both groups exchanged gunfire before fleeing the area in either a vehicle or on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 and Fairfax County police helicopter searched the area for the suspects who were not located. While investigating, officers located two occupied homes and one unoccupied vehicle that sustained damage consistent with being struck by projectiles. No injuries were reported. The only suspect description provided is men wearing all black clothing. This shooting does not appear random. The investigation continues.


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