Crime & Safety

Food Lion Murder Suspect Identified in Manassas: Police

The suspect is Roberta Edina Brandon, 23, of Woodbridge. The victim is Cordrey Douglas Jackson, 24, of Dumfries.

MANASSAS, VA — A suspect still on the loose has been identified in the fatal shooting Tuesday night at the Food Lion, 6306 Hoadly Road, according to Prince William County Police.

Roberta Edina Brandon, 23 (above), of the 2800 block of Bixley Hill Court in Woodbridge, is described as a black female, 5-10, 154 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

She's wanted for murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

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The victim has been identified as Cordrey Douglas Jackson, 24, of Dumfries.

A police investigation found that Jackson was involved in a fight with Brandon an another man in the store's parking lot, during which he was shot and later died at an area hospital.

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All three were acquaintances.

Police says it's the county's 22nd homicide of 2016.


Photo: Prince William County Police

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