Crime & Safety

$11,000 Reward Offered in Grocery Clerk Killing

FBI, Prince William County Police seeking information on three unknown suspects in the case.

Seeking leads in the shooting death of a Woodbridge grocery clerk, Prince William County Police and the FBI announced an $11,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the case.

Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero, of Woodbridge, was killed and a second woman was injured in a shooting just before 9 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry at 14342 Jefferson Davis Highway.

Three male suspects were wearing dark clothes with their faces covered when they entered the store and fired at the two women, according to police. The suspects immediately fled the business.

Two other people in the business were unharmed and no property or money was taken during the incident. The Prince William County Police Department continues to lead the investigation of the murder and assault, according to a statement. The FBI has been providing investigative assistance. 

The reward includes $1,000 offered by Prince William County Crime Solvers and $10,000 offered by the PWCPD and the FBI's Washington Field Office.

The surveillance video of the suspects entering and exiting the business has been viewed more than 28,500 times.


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