Suspect Charged In Double Homicide In Manassas Area, Victims Identified

MANASSAS, VA — A double homicide in the Manassas area Sunday remains under investigation by Prince William County Police. A suspect who lives in the same home as the victims has been charged.

Police been called 2:39 a.m. Sunday to a home in the 8900 block of Hanson Grove Court to do a welfare check. Officers found a man and a woman in the basement with gunshot wounds. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation started when New Jersey authorities detained a man after an incident at a relative's home. During the investigation, concerns were raised about the residents at the Manassas home, and Prince William County Police were notified to do a welfare check.

The victims were identified as Joshua Lee Davis, 45, and Nicole Wanda Lynn Davis, 45, of Manassas. Police say the victims were married and rented the basement of the suspect's home. Additional people who have been living at the home were found to be safe.

The suspect was identified as Amandeep Singh, 49, of Manassas. He is charged with two counts of murder, four counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, two counts of abduction, one count of strangulation, one count of domestic assault & battery, and two counts of discharging a firearm within an occupied dwelling. He was arrested by Evesham Township, New Jersey police and is being held pending extradition to Prince William County.

An investigation into the double shooting found a domestic altercation happened on Saturday. Singh was armed and held two of his relatives, a 50-year-old woman and 53-year-old women, against their will in a bedroom, police say. The suspect fired a gun near both relatives, but neither was hit. According to police, Singh struck one of the relatives and put his hands around the neck of the other before the two relatives fled the home. The domestic incident was not reported to police at the time.

At one point after the domestic incident, police say Singh shot the two victims in the basement. He then left the home and drove to New Jersey to locate his relatives. There, he encountered other relatives, leading to police being notified.

The victims and the other family in the home were known to each other, but police do not believe the victims were involved in the prior domestic dispute.

Detectives are continuing to investigate incidents involving Singh and what led to the double homicide.

Anyone with information can contact Prince William County Police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.

Below are other notable incidents in western Prince William County over the weekend.

Shooting Investigation: On October 12 at 3:37PM, officers responded to the 11100 block of Bulloch Dr in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed the victim, a 19-year-old man, made arrangements over social media to sell a pair of shoes to an unknown party in the parking lot of the above area. During the encounter, the victim was shot in the upper body. The suspect vehicle left the area at a high rate of speed towards I-66. The victim was rerated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. No other injuries or property damage were reported. The vehicle was described as a black Infiniti G37 with dark wheels and tinted windows.

Shooting Investigation: On October 12 at 10:05PM, officers responded to the 10600 block of Flory Rd in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed the victim, a 28-year-old man, was driving in the above area with two adult passengers when another vehicle approached from behind. As the other vehicle passed, shots were fired towards the victim’s vehicle causing the victim to leave the roadway and strike a tree. The victim and occupants were not struck by gunfire. Non-life threatening injuries were reported as a result of the crash. The victim’s vehicle was struck numerous times by gunshots. No other injuries or property damage were reported. The other vehicle was not located.

Burglary while Armed: On October 13 at 11:41PM, officers responded to the Ravens Crest Apartments located in the 8100 block of Doubletree Ct in Manassas (20109) to investigate a home invasion. The investigation revealed the victim, a 29-year-old woman, was inside the residence when she heard a knock at the door. When the victim opened the door slightly, two unknown men sprayed her in the face with an eye irritant before forcing their way inside the apartment. Once inside the residence, the men rummaged through and damaged property before leaving. No property was reported missing, and no injuries were reported. This incident does not appear to be random.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm: On October 13 at 7:43PM, officers responded to Valley View Community Park located at 11930 Valley View Dr in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed multiple gunshots were heard in the area. A bullet fragment was located which impacted one of the bleachers near the baseball fields. A party on the scene reported being struck by a ricochet and had left the area before officers completed their investigation. No other injuries or property damage were reported or located.

Possession of a Weapon on School Property: On October 11, the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Independence Non-Traditional School, located at 14550 Aden Rd in Manassas (20112), was alerted to a student in possession of a knife. The knife was found in the student’s jacket by staff members who notified the SRO. No threats were made to other students or staff. Following the investigation, the student, identified as a 16-year-old male juvenile, was charged.
Charged on October 11: [Juvenile] A 16-year-old male juvenile of Dumfries, charged with possession of a weapon on school property
Court Date: Pending | Status: Charged/Petition Obtained