Marijuana seller, 16,  dies after shooting in Woodbridge

Murder Investigation – On March 18 at 6:12PM, Prince William County police officers responded to the 1600 block of Florida Ave in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 16-year-old male juvenile, made arrangements to sell marijuana to another juvenile in the above area. During the encounter, a struggle ensued, and the victim was shot. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he later died. Detectives with the Homicide Unit identified the suspect and obtained a detention order for his arrest. In the early morning hours of March 19, the suspect was located at his residence in Woodbridge where he was detained. Following the investigation, the suspect, identified as a 16-year-old male juvenile, was arrested. Due to a 2017 law change, the identity of the victim is not being released.

Arrested on March 19: [Juvenile]
A 16-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge
Charged with murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony
Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center

Identified:
The victim was identified as a 16-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge