Crime & Safety

Four Teenagers Arrested For Shooting in Manassas: Police

Prince William County Police say suspects include two adults, two juveniles; victim expected to survive

MANASSAS, VA — Four teenagers have been arrested in the shooting of another teen last Tuesday in the 7700 block of Sudley Road, according to Prince William County Police

The 17-year-old victim was shot in his lower body but is expected to survive following the incident that police don't believe to be random.

Brian Alexander Snyder, 19 (above), of the 7900 block of Ashland Avenue, was charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and destruction of property.

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Two 17-year-old Manassas juveniles were charged with malicious wounding, and one with consipiracy to commit malicious wounding.

Pamela Salmon Gianella, 18, of the 10800 block of Campaign Court, was charged with conspiracy to commit malicious wounding.

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Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 20, police responded to a report of a shooting and found the victim, who indicated the incident happened after an argument with several unknown persons, and may have been part of an ongoing dispute.

The suspects fled but were arrested Sept. 23.


Photo: Prince William County Police

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