Crime & Safety

Body Left in Middle of Dale City Street

Authorities said that the incident occurred Tuesday evening on Cardin Place.

Two suspects dumped the body of a man in the middle of a Dale City street Tuesday evening, Prince William County Police said. Rescue personnel declared the man dead at the scene. 

Someone on the 15000 block of Cardin Place called 911 shortly after 11 p.m., saying he had walked outside and found an unresponsive man lying in the street outside his home. Officers arrived on the scene and determined that the adult male had suffered trauma and was unresponsive. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide. 

Witnesses said that two unknown men had pulled up in a white, older model "rounded" in shape minivan and left the victim there before they fled the area.

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The first man was described as Hispanic, of unknown age, 5’5” to 5’7” tall, with a thin build and dark curly hair. He was wearing a hooded black sweatshirt.

The second man either white or Hispanic, of unknown age, 5’5” to 5’7” tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a black short sleeve T-shirt with a square design with red and white colors and a black stocking cap. 

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Police do not believe the incident was random. The victim's name was not available pending an investigation by the medical examiner. 

Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. Crime Solvers may pay up to $1,000 in a cash reward. 


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