Manassas police arrest suspect in Feb. 24 shooting

Manassas City Police Department
Crime Report
February 26, 2015

Shooting – Arrest
An investigation by Manassas City Police following the February 24th shooting at the intersection of Stonewall Rd and McKenzie Cir have resulted in the identification of Paul David THOMAS (18), of 8522 Piney Point Cir, as the primary suspect in the case. 

At approximately 8:35PM on February 25, 2015, THOMAS was taken into custody without incident on a traffic stop in the area of Liberia Ave and Stonewall Rd and charged with aggravated assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm in public.  THOMAS was held without bond and has a pending court date of March 19, 2015. 

The victim, an adult male of Manassas Park, sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the initial incident.

Released on February 24, 2015:
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Shooting
At approximately 9:53PM on February 24, 2015, Manassas City Police responded to the intersection of McKenzie Cir and Stonewall Rd for a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, who had been shot outside by an unknown suspect(s) moments prior.  The suspect(s) is believed to have been inside a vehicle at the time of the shooting.  The victim, an adult male, was transported for medical treatment and is currently in critical condition.  This is an ongoing investigation.  Manassas City Police encourages residents to assist in any way possible as Officers and Detectives canvass their way through the area tonight to gather information.  Based on an initial investigation, there appears to be no threat to the general public’s safety at this time.
Description of suspect vehicle: White, older model, four-door sedan; possibly a Honda Civic; unknown direction of travel