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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.