Crime & Safety

Fatal Store Shooting Victim Identified, With Video Footage of Suspects

First homicide in county in 2014, according to Prince William County Police.

The victim in a fatal shooting Friday night has been identified by Prince William County Police. Video footage of the incident at a Woodbridge grocery may help identify the three suspects.

Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero, 21, of Woodbridge, died at the scene. A second victim is a 42-year-old woman of Woodbridge. She was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Both were employees of the business.
 
Officers responded just before 9 p.m. to the Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry at 14342 Jefferson Davis Highway and found the two victims.

Two customers were inside the store at the time and were unharmed. Witnesses reported three men entered the store, followed by gunshots. The suspects fled, possibly on foot. Nothing was taken during the incident.

A police K-9 was used to search for the suspects. All suspect were wearing dark clothing with their faces covered.

Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.


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