Prince William Police identify two suspects in a Nov. 1 murder case

UPDATE from Prince William County Police Department’s Public Information Office

Murder Investigation *SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED – On November 2nd, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified two suspects involved in the murder of Gilbert KINARD who was located deceased in the 15200 block of Brazil Cir in Woodbridge on November 1st.

The investigation revealed that the victim and the two suspects were involved in a physical altercation which occurred earlier that morning in the area of Bronco Way and Benita Fitzgerald Dr around 2:00AM. During the encounter, the victim sustained a fatal knife wound to his upper body.

After the altercation, the victim ran from the initial scene and succumbed to his injuries on the front steps of an unrelated townhome on Brazil Cir. All parties involved in this incident were known to one another.

Following the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of both men. Attempts to locate these suspects have been unsuccessful. Both suspects have ties locally and in the New York City area.

          Wanted: Byron Alan KING, 30, of the 2700 block of Beechtree Ln in Woodbridge

          Described as a black male, 5’8”, 165lbs with black hair and brown eyes

          Wanted: Lamar D. LEWIS, 35, of the 2700 block of Beechtree Ln in Woodbridge

          Described as a black male, 6’1”, 229lbs with black hair and brown eyes

Both men are wanted for murder, according to a statement from County Police Sgt. Jonathan Perok.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either suspect is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On November 1st at 7:48AM, officers responded to the 15200 block of Brazil Cir in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a death. The caller reported to police that he was walking his dog when he observed an unknown man lying on the front steps of a townhouse in the area above. Officers arrived at that residence and found the man suffering from a stab wound to his body and requested rescue assistance. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives from the Homicide Unit were able to identify the victim as a 48 year old man of no fixed address. There is currently no connection to the victim and the residence where he was located. At this point in the investigation, detectives do not believe this was a random incident. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues. This is Prince William County’s 7th homicide of 2015*.

          Identified:

          The victim was identified as Gilbert KINARD, 48, of no fixed address