Woman Busted For Shooting Man In Front Of Her Three Young Kids During Drug Transaction In Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A woman who allegedly shot a man in front of her three young children during a drug transaction early Thursday morning was arrested Friday for her role in the incident in the 3500 block of Powells Crossing Court, according to Prince William County Police.

Susann Michelle Brewer, 30, of no fixed address, was charged with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. An anonymous tip led to her arrest. She was found in the area of Bayside Drive with her children, ages 3, 6 and 7, who were released to the custody of child protective services.

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Around 2:30 a.m., police responded to the scene to investigate a shooting. That's where they found the victim, 35, of Woodbridge. An investigation found the incident happened outside a residence during a drug transaction. Police say the victim was talking to multiple occupants of a vehicle when he was shot by someone inside.

As it turns out, though, Brewer apparently took a gun from the victim and shot him when he tried to intervene.

Photo: Prince William County Police