Authorities investigate tragic incident at Manassas technical school

A tragic incident unfolded at a technical school in Manassas, Virginia, resulting in one person dead, another critically injured, and the suspect shot dead by police. The attack, believed to be a stabbing, occurred inside the JATC/NECA technical school, with all involved reported to be males.

According to the Prince William County Police Department, the surviving victim is in critical condition. The suspect, armed with a knife, was shot dead by responding officers at the scene. The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of their next-of-kin.

The incident, which occurred between 3:23 pm and 3:55 pm local time, prompted a swift response from authorities. The police have assured the public that there is no active threat to the surrounding community.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the Prince William County Police Department requesting assistance from the regional Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) to oversee the investigation independently.