Crime & Safety
Witnesses to Manassas Stabbing Sought By Police
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed during a confrontation at Manassas Shopping Center on Oct. 18, Manassas Police said.
Manassas Police are trying to locate witnesses in the case of a stabbing on Oct. 18 at the Manassas Shopping Center at 9100 Mathis Ave.
At 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 two, 17-year-old boys got into altercation and one stabbed the other, Manassas City Police reports show.
The stabbing victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of two, non-life threatening stab wounds.
A detention order was issued for the arrest of the juvenile suspect. His arrest is pending, police said.
Surveillance video from the scene shows at least two potential witnesses to the crime.
Those witnesses or anyone with information about those witnesses is asked to contact Manassas Police Officer D. Guyton at 703-257-8092 or rguyton@manassasva.gov. The number to the confidential tip line is 703-330-0330. Callers need not reveal their identities and they can received up to a $1,000 cash award for tips leading to an arrest.
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