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.
Crime
Stephen McKenzie Identified as Suspect in Pembroke Park Shooting That Left Mother and Three Children Dead
PEMBROKE PARK, FL – Authorities have identified the suspect in a horrific mass shooting at a Pembroke Park apartment complex as 34-year-old Stephen McKenzie, the father of two of the youngest victims.
The shooting, which occurred on Wednesday evening, claimed the lives of a mother and three of her children.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., Pembroke Park Police and Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex located in the 3100 block of Hallandale Beach Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman and three children fatally shot inside the residence.
The victims were identified as:
- Julie Cruz, 32 (mother)
- Xion Solomon, 11
- Nova McKenzie, 2
- Emery McKenzie, 2
Both Nova and Emery were McKenzie’s biological children, authorities confirmed.
Additionally, first responders found 8-year-old Phiinyx Solomon suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was immediately transported to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, where she remains in serious condition.
McKenzie was also located at the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound following an unsuccessful suicide attempt, according to investigators.
He was transported to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital in critical condition and is currently in police custody.
During a press briefing, BSO spokesperson Claudinne Caro confirmed that McKenzie has been identified as the primary suspect in the shooting.
“Upon arrival, officers found a woman and three children inside the apartment, all of whom were pronounced deceased from gunshot wounds. Another child and an adult male were also found injured. That male has now been identified as the suspect,” Caro stated.
The children’s grandmother arrived at the scene shortly after authorities notified her of the tragedy, collapsing into tears as she grieved the loss of her daughter and grandchildren.
“That’s my daughter! That’s my daughter!” she wailed in agony, as bystanders and neighbors attempted to console her.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the motive behind the attack, but neighbors and community members are left shocked and devastated by the brutal act of domestic violence.
“I just don’t understand what could lead someone to do something so terrible,” said one neighbor.
McKenzie remains hospitalized under police watch as the BSO Homicide Unit continues its investigation.
Officials urge anyone with additional information to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.