Suspect In Fatal Woodbridge Shooting Identified, Sought By Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Authorities have identified a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred outside the Misty Ridge Apartments in Woodbridge last month. The Prince William County Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Investigators have identified the suspect as 34-year-old Jeffrey Donelle Hampton. He is wanted on charges of murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and shooting into an occupied dwelling.

Authorities said they have been unable to locate Hampton.

The police department said Hampton is a Black man who is 5 feet, 11 inches tall. He has black hair, brown eyes, and a neck tattoo.

Previously, the police department identified the victim in the fatal shooting as 25-year-old Michael Eugene Hawkins III.

The shooting occurred around 2:45 p.m. on May 21 outside the Misty Ridge apartments on Lost Canyon Court in Woodbridge. Investigators believe Hawkins and Hampton had an argument in front of the apartment complex due to an "ongoing dispute."

Authorities said Hawkins and Hampton exchanged gunfire, and a round struck Hawkins in the abdomen. The suspect left the area after the shooting, according to the police report.

Police officers arrived and provided first aid for Hawkins. Fire and rescue personnel took Hawkins to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Anyone with more information about Hampton's whereabouts can contact the police department's tip line at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.