Two men sustained stab wounds inside Potomac Mills Shopping Center on Thursday night, according to Prince William County police. The assailant, who was known to the victims, fled the scene and remains at large.
Authorities were called to the shopping center after reports of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, officers located the two injured individuals. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. Their current conditions have not been released.
Prince William County police stated that the incident was not a random act, as the suspect and victims had a prior acquaintance. Investigators are actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the individual responsible. The specific location within the shopping center where the incident occurred was not disclosed by police. Law enforcement has not yet released any description of the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Prince William County Police Department at 703-792-6500.