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Stabbing Incident at Manassas Apprenticeship Center Leads to Police Shooting
In a tragic turn of events, a stabbing incident at an apprenticeship center in Manassas, Virginia, has left one person dead and another critically injured. The incident occurred on Feb. 13 at an apprenticeship training center for electrical and telecommunication workers in the 7000 block of Infantry Ridge Road.
Details of the Incident
The Prince William County Police responded to a report of two individuals being stabbed in a classroom at the apprenticeship center. The suspect, armed with a knife, was fatally shot by police officers after he allegedly moved towards them with the weapon. Initial investigations suggest that the suspect had pulled a knife from a backpack and attacked two victims in separate classrooms.
One of the victims, identified as Elijah Islam Safadi, 23, of Manassas, tragically succumbed to his injuries. The second victim, Michael Baca, an apprentice training at the center, remains hospitalized in critical condition. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Baca’s recovery, as he faces a long road ahead.
Support for the Surviving Victim
Thomas Myers, president of the IBEW Local 26 union for electrical workers, has appealed for help in alleviating Baca’s financial burden during his recovery. Myers emphasized the physical and emotional scars that Baca will carry from this traumatic incident.
Those wishing to contribute to Michael Baca’s recovery can visit the GoFundMe page set up for him.
Investigation and Call for Information
The police-involved shooting is currently under investigation by an independent Critical Incident Response team, following a request from Police Chief Peter Newsham. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Prince William County Police at 703-792-7000 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.
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