Crime & Safety

Man Wanted For Randomly Firing Gun in Manassas: Police

Multiple residents were startled, according to Prince William County Police, when a man began firing a handgun into the air before fleeing.

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A man is wanted for randomly shooting a handgun into the air Sunday afternoon in the 8000 block of Lyon Circle, according to Prince William County Police.

The suspect is described as black, 17-22, 5-9, 150 pounds with a thin build.

Shortly after 4 p.m., police responded to the scene after numerous reports of shots fired and an unknown man who fled on foot.

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Officers checked the area and found no shell casings, but a resident found some Monday and notified police.

No injuries or property damage reported.

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