Brothers charged in fatal Manassas stabbing

WASHINGTON — Police arrested two brothers they say were involved in a fatal stabbing in Manassas over the weekend.

Around 5 a.m. Saturday, Manassas City police responded to the 9700 block of Bragg Lane, where they found a man suffering from a stab wound. The victim, later identified as 24-year-old Elvin Ulises Reyes-Reyes, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said Reyes-Reyes approached a group of people inside a residence in the 9700 block of Bragg Lane, and there was a verbal altercation. The argument escalated and, outside the residence, 27-year-old Erick Moises Romero stabbed Reyes-Reyes, according to police.

A second suspect involved in the stabbing was identified as Romero’s brother, 23-year-old Richard Gamaliel Romero Sorto.

On Monday afternoon, police arrested the brothers. Romero is being charged with 2nd degree murder and possession of a knife in the commission of a felony. Romero Sorto is being charged with 2nd degree murder.

Both are being held without bond ahead of their separate court dates set for Dec. 29.

Below is a map with the location near the stabbing:

Sarah Beth Hensley

Sarah Beth Hensley is the Digital News Director at WTOP. She has worked several different roles since she began with WTOP in 2013 and has contributed to award-winning stories and coverage on the website.

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