Prince William County police are investigating what they say is a double homicide in Manassas, Virginia.
Officers responded to a house in the 8900 block of Hanson Grove Court around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. They were called in for a welfare check, according to a news release from the police department.
Once they got there, they found a man and a woman in the basement. Both had apparently been shot and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said a person of interest, believed to be connected to the incident, was arrested in New Jersey.
According to authorities, all of the people involved knew each other, and the incident was not random.
No charges have been filed yet.
Detectives continue to investigate and are working to determine what led to the shooting.
Prince William County police are asking anyone with information to contact at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.
Below is a map of the area where it happened.
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