Location: Benton Middle School, 7411 Hoadly Rd, Manassas VA
Time: October 30, 2025, at 7:24 p.m.
A 13-year-old boy suffered serious injuries during a brutal robbery that occurred following a football game at Benton Middle School. According to police, three juveniles approached the victim, and after a brief conversation, one suspect struck him from behind, knocking him to the ground. The group then stole the victim’s shoes.
An off-duty Virginia State Trooper witnessed the attack and was able to detain one of the suspects. The other two, described as teenagers wearing ski-style masks, fled the scene. A police K-9 unit was deployed but was unable to locate the remaining suspects.
The detained suspect, a 14-year-old male from Manassas, was arrested and charged with aggravated malicious wounding, robbery, and assault by mob. He is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center. Authorities are seeking additional witnesses or video footage from the evening of the football game.