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Manassas Shooting Suspect Killed After I-81 Shutdown

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Marvin Grant shooting

Marvin Grant, 37, shot and killed coworkers Richard Lamont and Christopher Serrano at United Rentals in Manassas.
Police located Grant’s phone in Harrisonburg after he fled in a silver Toyota Camry.
At mile marker 227 on I-81, Grant exited his car and shot himself at 10:30 a.m.
Interstate 81 near Verona was closed, causing hours of traffic delays.

Summary

Police Issue Alert

Police issued a statewide alert and told residents to shelter indoors until cleared.
Jennie Dean Elementary locked down, then moved students to Metz Middle School.
United Rentals said safety is a priority and investigators are reviewing surveillance and employment history.
Authorities described the suspect as a light-skinned Black male, about 5’9”, with brown hair.
Authorities warned the suspect may still be armed and dangerous.

History

Historical Context

On April 20 1999, seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 students and a teacher at Columbine High School, prompting nationwide adoption of lockdown drills, metal detectors and the immediate-action rapid-deployment tactic. Those protocols guided Virginia State Police and nearby schools to lock down during today’s United Rentals shooting in Manassas, illustrating the lasting influence of Columbine’s emergency response model.

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Marvin Grant shooting

Marvin Grant, 37, shot and killed coworkers Richard Lamont and Christopher Serrano at United Rentals in Manassas.
Police located Grant’s phone in Harrisonburg after he fled in a silver Toyota Camry.
At mile marker 227 on I-81, Grant exited his car and shot himself at 10:30 a.m.
Interstate 81 near Verona was closed, causing hours of traffic delays.

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