Shooting Interrupts First Friday Event in Downtown Manassas, Prompting Large Police Response
Shooting Interrupts First Friday Event in Downtown Manassas, Prompting Large Police Response
A shooting in Old Town Manassas disrupted the city’s popular First Friday block party Friday night, sending people running from the downtown area as a large police and emergency response quickly unfolded.
According to initial reports, gunfire erupted shortly after 9:30 p.m. near the Manassas Train Station at 9451 West Street, where the monthly First Friday celebration was taking place. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots before crowds began fleeing the area in panic.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene and established an active crime scene around downtown Manassas. The sudden violence brought the normally festive evening to an abrupt halt as police officers worked to secure the area and assist those affected.
Witnesses reported seeing officers performing CPR on one victim at the scene, while another injured person was reportedly transported for emergency medical treatment.
The full circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the number and condition of those injured, had not been fully released in the initial reports. Authorities are expected to provide additional information as the investigation continues.
The incident has left members of the Manassas community shaken, particularly those who had gathered downtown for an evening intended to celebrate local businesses, music, and community activities.
As investigators work to determine what led to the gunfire, residents and visitors are being urged to rely on official updates and avoid the affected area while the investigation remains active.
Further details about the shooting and the conditions of those involved are expected as authorities continue their investigation.
