UPDATE, FEB. 16, 2023: On February 13, 2023, detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau closed the investigation into the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man that occurred in the area of Sudley Manor Drive and Williamson Boulevard in Manassas (20109) on Aug. 19, 2022, due to the death of the suspect.
The deceased was identified as Dalton Jakob Moore, 25, of no fixed address.
In the days following the incident, detectives identified a person of interest as being involved. As the investigation continued, detectives learned the suspect had been killed in an unrelated incident, in Prince George’s County, Maryland after the reported homicide had occurred in the Manassas area of Prince William County.
Since the incident, detectives continued to review evidence and information collected in the case to confirm the person of interest’s alleged involvement in the Manassas homicide.
Based on information and evidence collected during the investigation, detectives linked the person of interest, a 19-year-old Manassas man, as being responsible for the shooting death of the victim and the malicious injury to a second man that occurred during the altercation.
The alleged suspect and the deceased were reportedly known to one another. The investigation revealed the suspect confronted the victim over an owed debt prior to the shooting.
Due to the death of the suspect, charges were not obtained in the Manassas homicide investigation; therefore, the identity of the alleged suspect is not being released.
At this time, no other individuals are being sought in connection to the incident. The case will be considered "closed by exceptions," that being the death of the offender.
PREVIOUSLY RELEASED
Homicide Investigation SUSPECT IMAGE & REWARD OFFERED – Detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau are continuing their efforts to identify and locate the suspect in connection to the fatal shooting of 25-year Dalton Jakob Moore. The shooting occurred in the area of Sudley Manor Drive and Williamson Boulevard in Manassas, Prince William, on August 19, around 8:30 p.m.
Detectives have released images captured during and after the incident that show the suspect and the vehicle he used.
The police description of the incident: The victim and two male acquaintances were sitting on the sidewalk outside 7-Eleven on Sudley Manor Drive and Williamson Boulevard in Manassas when the suspect appeared from behind the building and approach them.
After a brief exchange between the victim and suspect, the suspect produced a firearm and fired multiple rounds at the victim, striking him and one of the other men.
The victim died at the scene. The other man, his acquaintance, sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound, while the third man was uninjured.
After the shooting, the suspect ran to a light-colored sedan parked nearby and fled the area.
The Prince William Police Department is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved in this death. The investigation continues.
The deceased was identified as Dalton Jakob Moore, 25, of no fixed address
Suspect Description: Hispanic male, heavyset, with short dark hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black shorts
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.
Aug. 22, 2022: Homicide Investigation – Prince William Officers responded to the area of Sudley Manor Drive and Williamson Boulevard in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting, Aug. 19 at 8:28 p.m.
The investigation revealed the deceased and another 25-year-old man were in the aforementioned area when they were approached by a third man. After a brief exchange, the third man shot towards the two other men before fleeing.
Both men were struck during the encounter. Officers arrived in the area and provided medical aid to both men.
The deceased died a short time later at the scene. The second man was transported to an area hospital where he is expected to survive.
A police K-9 searched the area for the shooter who was not located. The shooter was later determined to have gotten into a light-colored sedan after the incident.
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are seeking to speak with anyone who has information as to what occurred.
The deceased was identified as Dalton Jakob Moore, 25, of no fixed address.
Suspect Description: Hispanic male, heavyset with short dark hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black shorts.
More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.
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