Who is Marvin Grant? United Rentals employee suspected in workplace shooting that leaves 3 critical
Manassas active shooter incident leaves 3 people in critical condition
Manassas City Police provided an update on the active shooter incident. Three people are in critical condition following the shooting.
MANASSAS, Va. - Police are searching for Marvin Grant, a United Rentals employee suspected of opening fire at a Manassas facility Wednesday morning and leaving three coworkers in critical condition in what authorities described as an act of workplace violence.
Manassas City Police Chief Douglas W. Keen said officers responded around 7 a.m. following multiple calls reporting an active shooter at the workplace. Responding officers found three victims, all employees of the facility. Two victims were found in a garage area, while a third walked in an office area in the garage.
Two of the victims were transported to Prince William Hospital, and one was transported to Fairfax Hospital. All three remain in critical condition.
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Police are searching for Marvin Grant, a United Rentals employee suspected of opening fire at a Manassas facility Wednesday morning and leaving three coworkers in critical condition in what authorities described as an act of workplace violence.
Shooting near United Rentals in Manassas, Virginia
Officials say a shooting occurred near United Rentals in Manassas, Virginia.
Who is Marvin Grant? United Rentals employee suspected in workplace shooting that leaves 3 critical
What we know:
Investigators identified the suspect as Grant, 37, a coworker with a North Carolina address. Authorities believe an altercation at the site led to the shooting, though police are still reviewing video evidence and have not determined the exact number of shots fired. Keen noted that police had no prior interactions with Grant before Wednesday's incident.
Numerous other employees were on site at the time of the shooting. Area schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution. Police believe Grant has fled the immediate area, and a manhunt remains underway.
Grant has been described as a light-skinned Black male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, with brown eyes and brown hair. Officials said he may be driving a gray Toyota Camry or Toyota Corolla with temporary North Carolina license plates. They are actively searching for Grant at this time.
Officers advised to avoid the area and follow all directions from law enforcement personnel. Residents nearby should remain indoors, secure doors, and avoid approaching the scene.
If you see the suspect or vehicle, do not approach. Call 911 immediately.
Authorities have lifted a shelter-in-place order issued for the community following a shooting on the 9400 block of Wellington Road.
School officials said Jennie Dean Elementary School will remain in "Secure the Building" status for the remainder of the school day as a precautionary measure. Parents and community members are advised to follow directions from school leadership.
Who is Marvin Grant? United Rentals employee suspected in workplace shooting that leaves 3 critical
Active shooter near United Rentals in Manassas, search for suspect
Authorities are responding to an active shooter incident Wednesday morning in the 9400 block of Wellington Road in Manassas, Virginia.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Manassas City Police Department and FOX 5 reporting.