Crime
54-year-old Earl Miller Shot and Killed Following Altercation at Sonic Soft Car Wash in Woodbridge
The argument became physical, and the suspect, identified as Jermaine Antwoine Lewis (25, of Springfield, VA), shot Mr. Miller in the upper body.
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:52 PM, Prince William County officers responded to a report of a shooting at Sonic Soft Car Wash (14109 Richmond Hwy., Woodbridge, VA 22191).
Investigators determined that a 54-year-old man, later identified as Earl Duwan Miller, was involved in a verbal argument with another man outside the car wash.
The argument became physical, and the suspect, identified as Jermaine Antwoine Lewis (25, of Springfield, VA), shot Mr. Miller in the upper body.
A woman with Mr. Lewis, Vinisha Lanisa Neville (29, of Woodbridge, VA), also brandished a firearm during the altercation.
Following the shooting, Mr. Lewis and Ms. Neville fled the scene in their vehicle. They were apprehended by Virginia State Police along I-95 in Fairfax County a short while later.
Mr. Miller was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. There were no other reported injuries, and damage was limited to a single bullet hole in an exterior wall.
Mr. Lewis has been charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and shooting from an occupied vehicle.
He is currently being held without bond. Ms. Neville has been charged with brandishing a firearm. Her court date and bond information are not yet available.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Prince William County Police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.