Location: 4200 block of Hemingway Dr, Woodbridge VA
Time: December 17, 2025, at 7:02 PM
A violent altercation broke out Wednesday evening in a typically quiet Woodbridge neighborhood, leaving one man injured and police searching for a suspect.
According to Prince William County Police, the incident occurred in the 4200 block of Hemingway Drive, where a 34-year-old resident was repairing his fence outside his home. During the task, he was unexpectedly approached by an unknown male who called him by name before slashing him with a knife.
The victim, who was legally armed at the time, responded by firing two shots in the suspect’s direction. While the suspect was not hit, one of the rounds struck an unoccupied vehicle parked nearby. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his arm and was treated at the scene. No further injuries or property damage were reported.
Police believe the attack was targeted, noting that the suspect appeared to know the victim. The assailant is described as a light-skinned Black male, between 5’9″ and 5’11”, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a ski mask.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward by contacting the Prince William County Police Department tip line at 703-792-7000 or by submitting an anonymous web tip at pwcva.gov/policetip.