Manassas City police announced the detention of two additional suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl during the city’s First Friday street festival. The arrests follow the earlier apprehension of three individuals who opened fire at the event on Friday night.
The shooting took place in Old Town, close to the train depot, at approximately 9:30 p.m. on September 5, 2026. According to officials, three gunmen began firing indiscriminately during the community gathering, and stray rounds struck the teenage victim, resulting in her death.
Chief Doug Keen of the Manassas City Police Department confirmed that the department has now taken five people into custody. The three original shooters were arrested shortly after the incident, and the two newly identified suspects were apprehended in subsequent operations. The chief emphasized that the investigation remains active as officers continue to piece together the sequence of events that led to the tragedy.
First Friday is a popular monthly street festival that draws residents and visitors to Old Town’s historic district. The event, which features local vendors, live music, and food, is typically a bustling celebration of community life. This year’s gathering was disrupted by the gunfire, prompting an immediate police response and a heightened security presence.
While the investigation proceeds, authorities have not released further details about the motives of the shooters or the identities of the newly arrested individuals. The Manassas City Police Department urges anyone with additional information to cooperate with ongoing inquiries, as they seek to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting.