Police in Prince William County are investigating a homicide in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Just before 6 p.m. Saturday, police went to the 1400 block of Bayside Avenue, where they had received a report of shots fired. In front of an apartment building, they found a man who had been shot.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as Jose Moises Garcia Flores, 40.
Officers searched but could not find a gunman.
Teresa Arias, Flores' wife, said his wallet, cellphone and keys were left behind by the gunman. She described her husband as a man without enemies.
"It is important for people who saw it happen to say something. Don't be scared," said Arias. "Moi was, kind of, like, everything to me."
Police are hoping that by releasing Flores' photo, potential witnesses may feel better about coming forward with information.
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“In any homicide case, it’s a tragedy. And we want to show the community, show the public, who it is who’s victimized," said Prince William County police Sgt. Jonathan Perok. "Sometimes, we put out a name and a name sometimes gets lost. But when you put out a photo, it, sometimes, adds that personal touch that’s needed to have someone come forward.”
A GoFundMe page has been started to help Flores' family cover expenses. Police believe the shooting may have been an attempted robbery.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call police at 1-866-411-TIPS, send a text message with PWC to 274637 or visit www.pwccrimesolvers.org/webtips. Tipsters can remain anonymous and receive a reward of as much as $1,000.
