Fatal Police-Involved Shooting at Westminster at Lake Ridge Leaves One Dead, 93-Year-Old Woman Injured
LAKE RIDGE, Va. (April 26, 2025) — A tragic incident unfolded at the Westminster at Lake Ridge retirement community on Friday evening, resulting in the death of one individual and leaving a 93-year-old woman with both gunshot and stab wounds.
According to the Prince William County Police Department, officers responded to reports of a disturbance at the senior living facility around 7:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they encountered a chaotic scene involving an armed individual.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect had attacked the elderly woman, inflicting stab wounds before shooting her. Officers engaged the suspect, leading to a police-involved shooting that resulted in the suspect’s death.
The 93-year-old victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Her identity has not been released pending notification of family members.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the attack or the relationship between the suspect and the victim. The incident is under active investigation by the department’s Criminal Investigations Division.
Residents of the Westminster at Lake Ridge community are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Prince William County Police Department at (703) 792-6500 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Solvers at (703) 792-7000.
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