An 18-year-old man lost his life in a shooting Thursday night in Woodbridge.
We first reported the shooting, one of two in the area) late Thursday evening. Police said the victim was shot and killed on Route 1 near Todos Supermarket and Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church at 10:24 p.m.
Here’s what we know right now from what the county police posted to social media. We’ll post more as we have it.
INCIDENT: Shooting | Woodbridge; Officers are currently investigating a shooting in the 13000 block of Richmond Highway. (22191). One male is reported injured. Citizens can expect a heavy police presence in the area. pic.twitter.com/e9gEzzlQrD
Two teenagers robbed a 17-year-old at gunpoint on a trail at Veterans Memorial Park in Woodbridge.
The victim was on a trail when the two boys pulled a gun and took his things, police said. Officers nabbed the two nearby after they fled the area on foot.
Halloween will hang around a little longer in our area this year when Paranormal Cirque comes to town.
The traveling, intended for mature audiences, aims to expose showgoers to thrilling, scary, and sexy sights.
A public meeting will be held Thursday, November 9, at the existing senior center, 13850 Church Hill Drive, just off Prince William Parkway, at 1 p.m. It’s one of two meetings the government has held to solicit feedback about the new center.
So far, the county has not released conceptual drawings of a new center, said where it could be built, or what amenities it would include. All of that is expected to be unveiled at a Board of County Supervisors meeting in December.
A bridal gown shop at Potomac Mills mall will give back to those who served this Veterans Day.
Camille La Vie partnered with Brides Across America and will match brides with their dream wedding dresses at no cost. The event will begin on November 2, 2022, and continue through August 2023.
Here’s the latest update from Prince William police:
Shooting Investigation – On October 24 at 9:40PM, officers responded to the Potomac Inn located at 13964 Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. When officers arrived at the location, they observed several individuals leaving the scene. The investigation revealed shots were fired which struck several locations including two different unoccupied rooms of the hotel. A black two-door sedan with tinted windows was also seen fleeing the area. Officers located shell casings in the parking lot. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.
Prince William police tells they’re investigating two shooting incidents in the Dumfries and Woodbridge areas.
Shooting Investigation – On October 24 at 12:22AM, officers responded to investigate a shooting that reportedly occurred at the Tandoori Night Bar and Grill located at 14633 Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) earlier that evening. Officers were initially called to an area hospital where a 27-year-old man was being treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
Some Abigail Spanberger campaign signs were found defaced this morning in Woodbridge.
The Prince William County GOP condemned the action, calling it “wrong” and “illegal.” Spanberger is the Democrat incumbent in Virginia’s 7th congressional district and is challenged by Republican Yesli Vega.
