Manassas City Police Department INVESTIGATIVE MERIT AWARD

OnDecember 16, 2022, officers were dispatched to a local hospital to meet with a juvenile victim that had been shot in the head by an unknown male. Master Detective Speights and Detective Dranko responded, and after an extensive investigation, it was learned that the juvenile and other males agreed to meet in a community park, where the juvenile was confronted by the suspects about his gang status. The juvenile denied any gang involvement and was subsequently shot in the head. The suspects immediately fled the area, leaving the juvenile victim in the park. Detectives Speights and Dranko were able to obtain a general location in the park where the shooting occurred. Utilizing their investigative network and resources, Detective Speights and Dranko were able to obtain the identification of the two suspects involved in the shooting. Warrants for Aggravated Malicious Wounding and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony were obtained against both suspects. The Detective’s commitment, dedication to public service, extensive evidence recovered & analysis, and countless interviews led to the successful apprehension of both suspects.