Police Investigate Homicide at Godwin Middle School

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police-sirensPolice Investigated a homicide on the grounds of Godwin Middle School, Wednesday night.

Prince William Officers were called to the 14000 block of Darbydale Avenue in Woodbridge, May 4 at 8:49 p.m. to investigate a shooting.

When police arrived on the scene, the victim was no longer at that location. He had been transported to a nearby shopping center.

“The victim, a male who was suffering from a gunshot wound, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead,” said police spokesperson, Officer Steven Mattos.

The investigation continues. Matts said police will release additional information when it is can be made available to the public.

“The victim was not a student or staff member,” said Phil Kavits, Director of Communications Services for Prince William County Schools.

Kavits said the school has been deemed safe and opened on time Thursday morning.

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