Police Investigating Homicide after Man Dies from Stab Wound in Manassas

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policedoor700pxPrince William County Police are investigating a double stabbing Saturday at 8:35 a.m. in the 7400 block of Willoughby Lane in Manassas, which left one man dead and a woman seriously injured.

"When officers arrived, they located two victims, an adult man and an adult woman, in the parking lot suffering from stab wounds," police spokesperson Sgt. Jonathan Perok said. "The male victim has since died as a result of his injuries."

According to police, the suspect, who is known to the female victim, is in custody; he also suffered injuries from the encounter and is receiving treatment.

"This incident was isolated to the parties involved and there is no threat to the public," Perok said. "The identities of the parties involved will be released once a next of kin is notified for the victims and formal charges obtained against the suspect."

This is Prince William County’s 13th homicide in 2016.

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