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UPDATE: Police Offer $10K Reward for Triple Murder Suspect

The assailant shot four men at a Dale City residence

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Triple Murder Investigation – Detectives have identified the suspect sought in connection to the shooting death of three men, and the serious shooting injury of a fourth man, following an altercation that occurred at a residence located in the 14700 block of Birchdale Ave. in Woodbridge (22193) on May 26.

A gathering was occurring inside the home when the suspect began shooting. Two of the victims died that day, the third the following day. The surviving victim is expected to recover. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the encounter. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the suspect, identified as Donald Antonio Barahona Quinonez. 

Attempts to locate the suspect have been unsuccessful. 

The Police Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of this suspect. The investigation continues.

Wanted:  Donald Antonio Barahona Quinonez, 28, of no fixed address is described as a Latino male, 5 foot 10 inches, 240 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. 

He is wanted for 3 counts of murder, 1 count of aggravated malicious wounding, 4 counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and 4 counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling

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Prince William County Officers responded to a residence located in the 14700 block of Birchdale Avene in Dale City (Woodbridge) to investigate a shooting, on May 26 at 2:24 p.m. 

Upon arriving in the area, officers located a 37-year-old man outside of the residence, suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided first aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived and pronounced the man dead.

While checking the residence, officers located three additional men inside the home who were also suffering from gunshot wounds. All three men were transported to area hospitals with life-threatening injuries.

One of the victims, a 41-year-old man, later died at the hospital as a result of the injuries sustained during the shooting.

The following day, a third victim, identified as a 23-year-old man, also succumbed to injuries sustained during the shooting.

The fourth victim, a 21-year-old man, is expected to survive.

The investigation revealed a gathering was occurring at the home when one of the attendees brandished a firearm and began firing, striking the four victims.

Other parties inside the home ran from the residence after the shooting, including the alleged shooter.

No additional injuries or other property damage were reported.

This incident does not appear to be random. Detectives are continuing to actively investigate the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are seeking to speak with anyone who has information regarding this incident.

More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.

The deceased were identified as Edwin Geovanny Salmeron, 37; Luis Alonzo Salgado-Rivas, 41; Kevin Josue Vallecillo Mendoza, 23, all of Woodbridge.

Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip

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