16-year-old girl killed, man injured in Old Town Manassas shooting: 1 arrested
Police give update on shooting in Old Town Manassas that killed 16-year-old
A 16-year-old girl was killed and a 21-year-old man was injured in a shooting that disrupted First Friday in Old Town Manassas, according to police and city officials.
MANASSAS, Va. - One suspect has been arrested after a 16-year-old girl was killed, and another man was injured in a shooting in Old Town Manassas on Friday.
Old Town Manassas shooting
What we know:
The shooting happened at a First Friday event in Old Town. The Manassas Police Department says they believe two people shot at each other near the train tracks before running off.
Investigators say the 16-year-old girl was an innocent bystander to the shooting, and was caught in the crossfire.
Suspected shooter arrested
Dig deeper:
On Saturday, Manassas Police Chief Doug Keen announced they'd arrested 21-year-old Tasheem Douglas, who police believe was the one who fired the shot that killed the teen.
Douglas was also injured in the shooting and was taken to the hospital.
Manassas Police are still searching for the second suspected shooter.
Mayor responds after shooting
What they're saying:
Mayor Michelle Davis Younger said the community is grieving after violence overshadowed what should have been an evening of celebration and connection.
"Violence has no place in Manassas," the mayor said in a statement, adding that residents, families, businesses and visitors deserve to feel safe when they gather in the city.
She urged anyone with information to help investigators identify and hold those responsible accountable.
What you can do:
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has photos, video, cellphone footage or doorbell-camera video from the area is asked to contact Detective Urey at 703-257-8043 or turey@manassasva.gov.
Digital evidence can also be submitted through the department’s secure evidence portal.
The Source: This article was written using information from the Manassas Police Department.