Location: 1800 block of Potomac Shores Parkway, Dumfries VA
Time: March 9, 5:33 p.m.
Prince William County police continue to investigate a deadly shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead and several others injured in Dumfries.
According to investigators, officers responded around 5:33 p.m. to an outdoor recreation area in the 1800 block of Potomac Shores Parkway after reports of gunfire. Police say several individuals had been playing basketball on nearby courts when another group arrived, leading to a confrontation between the two groups.
During the encounter, gunfire was exchanged and those involved scattered from the area. Officers arriving at the scene located one victim suffering from a gunshot wound. As the investigation continued, another victim was found at a nearby home on Spring Cress Drive while three additional victims had already transported themselves to local hospitals.
In total, five males between the ages of 16 and 20 were shot during the incident. One of the victims, an 18-year-old man from Dumfries, later died at the hospital. The other victims are expected to recover.
Detectives have since obtained multiple arrest warrants in connection with the case.
Authorities are currently searching for J’Shaun Zomari Williams, 19, of the 14200 block of Haro Trail in Gainesville, who is wanted for:
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Murder
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Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
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Discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling
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Willful discharge of a firearm in a public place
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Concealed carry
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Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Williams is described as a Black male, approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing about 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police executed a search warrant at his residence in Gainesville, but he was not located.
Investigators also charged one of the injured individuals involved in the shooting. A 17-year-old male from Woodbridge was arrested after being released from the hospital. He is charged with felony homicide, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, willful discharge of a firearm in a public place, and concealed carry. The juvenile is currently being held at the Juvenile Detention Center with a court date pending.
Police say the investigation remains ongoing and the shooting does not appear to be random. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Williams or details about the incident is urged to contact the Prince William County Police Department tip line.