Crime & Safety
Shot Fired Over Missing Phone In Manassas: Police
Authorities believe a man fired a gunshot into the air in Manassas after an argument over a missing phone on Sunday.
MANASSAS, VA — A man fired a gunshot into the air in Manassas on Sunday after an argument over a missing phone, the Prince William County Police Department said.
No injuries or property damage was reported as a result of the shooting.
The police department did not provide a detailed description of the suspect on Monday.
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Investigators said the suspect spoke with someone about a missing phone at a nearby home. After the discussion, the man walked away, pulled a gun from his waistband, and fired a single gunshot into the air, police said.
Officers said they saw someone who matched a suspect description while they were investigating on Sunday. The man ran away and police were not able to find him.
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Anyone with more information can contact the Prince William County Police Department's tipline at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.
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