Manassas shooting: Manhunt for United Rentals employee after workplace violence leaves 3 critical

MANASSAS, Va. - A manhunt is underway for a suspect after an active shooter incident left three people in critical condition Wednesday morning near a United Rentals facility on Wellington Road in Manassas.

Police identified the suspect as Marvin Grant, 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.

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Law enforcement officials urged residents in the surrounding area to stay indoors, lock their doors, and avoid approaching the scene. Anyone who spots Grant or the vehicle is advised not to approach and to call 911 immediately.

At a news briefing, 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.

Investigators said Grant was 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.

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.