Location: Peppertree Lane and Pebble Lane, Manassas VA
Time: Arrest made July 21; homicide occurred June 15
Prince William County Police have announced another arrest in the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Manassas.
According to detectives, Jaiden Juel France, 19, of Manassas, was arrested on July 21 in connection with the June 15 homicide that occurred in the area of Peppertree Lane and Pebble Lane in the Bull Run Mobile Home Community.
France has been charged with felony murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is being held without bond while awaiting a court date.
The investigation stems from a shooting reported at approximately 9:57 p.m. on June 15. Police said the 18-year-old victim was shot in the upper body in the area of Peppertree Lane and Pebble Lane before attempting to flee. He collapsed in the backyard of a nearby home on Parrish Lane, where officers located him and attempted life-saving measures. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators also determined that a nearby residence in the 7400 block of Peppertree Lane was struck by gunfire during the incident.
Police have previously announced several other arrests connected to the investigation, including a 17-year-old juvenile, a 16-year-old juvenile, a 15-year-old juvenile, T’Kiyah Serenity French, Ja Quad Dyzae Andrews Washington, Austin Wainaina Wyman, and Markiss Alexander Medrano. Detectives said the investigation remains active and additional information will be released as it becomes available.