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    Man arrested, another wanted in Prince William County murder investigation

    By Odyssey Fields,

    1 days ago

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    PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. ( DC News Now ) — The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) announced that a man was arrested and another man is wanted in connection to a deadly shooting that took place in Woodbridge .

    Police said 27-year-old Drew Courtney Buchanan, of Woodbridge, was arrested in Manassas on Oct. 15 in connection with the murder of 23-year-old Egypt Zapporah Carter, of Burlington, North Carolina.

    On Feb. 2, just after 2 a.m., police officers responded to the area of Bronson Court and Brickwood Drive to investigate a shooting. There, they found Carter shot inside a car. She died there.

    Police said a small dog was also in the car, but was not hurt.

    Man dies in hospital after shooting near Congress Heights Metro Station

    As the investigation developed, detectives learned that a murder-for-hire was arranged to kill Carter, according to police. It was also revealed that Buchanan allegedly shot her.

    The PWCPD said 30-year-old Denzel Scott Wade was also allegedly with Buchanan during the shooting.

    Police charged Buchanan with second-degree murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

    Wade is currently wanted by Prince William County police for conspiracy to commit a felony.

    Anyone who may know his whereabouts is encouraged to call the police at 703-792-6500.

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    MOON {ゼまス
    10h ago
    I live in apartment complex and very close to where she was shot i called the cops when i heard few pops the dispatch was shocked i was only one who called i hope she gets justice
    MissT
    13h ago
    2nd degree murder? Should be 1st degree with it being a murder for hire
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