Prince William County Police Department

On February 21, 2014 at 8:59 p.m., officers responded to Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry located at 14342 Jefferson Davis Highway in Woodbridge to investigate a shooting. Officers arrived at the business and located two adult female victims, both sustaining gunshot wounds to the upper body. One of the victims died at the scene while the second victim was transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. Witnesses reported to police that three males were seen entering the store followed by gunshots. The suspects immediately fled the business after the shooting, possibly on foot. Two additional people, a customer and another employee, were also inside the store at the time of the incident and were unharmed. No property or money was taken during the incident. The victims were both identified as employees of the business. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspects. The suspects were only described as males, unknown race or age, all reportedly wearing dark clothing with their faces covered. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau are continuing to investigate this case. Currently, no arrests have been made.