Potomac Shores Shooting Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

Dumfries, VA – A shooting at a basketball court in the Potomac Shores community on Monday evening left one 18-year-old dead and four others injured, according to Prince William County Police. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. In the 1800 block of Potomac Shores Parkway.

Details of the Shooting

Investigators report that a confrontation between two groups of people playing basketball escalated into a shooting. Officers arrived on the scene to find one victim already present. A second shooting victim was discovered at a home on Spring Cress Drive, and three additional individuals sought medical attention at nearby hospitals.

Victim Identified

The deceased has been identified as Louis Anthony Boone, 18, of Dumfries. The four surviving victims include a 20-year-old man from Woodbridge, a 16-year-old boy from Dumfries, and two 17-year-old boys from Woodbridge. All are expected to recover from their injuries. FOX 5 DC reports that the incident does not appear to be random.

Police Investigation

Several individuals were initially detained for questioning as detectives worked to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting. Police are actively seeking witnesses and ask anyone with information to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip. InsideNoVA reports that detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.

Community Concerns

Neighbors in the area have expressed concern, noting that the shooting occurred in a location frequented by many people and young people.

Ongoing Investigation

As of Wednesday, March 11, 2026, no arrests have been made, and police have not released a suspect description. The investigation is ongoing.