1 Killed In Early-Morning Shooting In Dumfries: Police

DUMFRIES, VA — A man is dead following an early-morning shooting in Dumfries on Saturday, according to Prince William County police.

Just after 5:30 a.m., officers were called to the area of Williamstown and Old Triangle roads after multiple people reported hearing gunshots. When officers arrived, they found a car near Morgan Court that was struck by gunfire, police said.

Officers found a man inside the car with gunshot injuries, police said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. A police K-9 searched the area and found no one else nearby, police said.

Authorities have not released the victim's name pending notification of family.

Investigators are working to determine what led up to the shooting, according to police. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information pertaining to it should contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a web tip online.