WOODBRIDGE, VA — A domestic dispute turned deadly on the evening of November 27, leaving a 20-year-old woman dead and a man in custody. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:50 p.m. in the 13500 block of Delaney Road, where the caller reported a family altercation and gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a man attempting to leave the residence. He was identified as 20-year-old Anthony White Jr. and was detained without incident.
Inside the home, officers found 20-year-old Rhemidee Iyeshala Barnes suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Police administered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived and transported her to a nearby hospital. Sadly, Barnes succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.
The investigation revealed that a physical altercation between White and Barnes escalated when White retrieved a firearm and shot Barnes.
White has been charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and domestic assault and battery. He is being held without bond at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center. His court date is pending.
Arrest Information
- Suspect: Anthony White Jr., 20, of 13515 Delaney Road, Woodbridge
- Charges:
- Second-degree murder
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
- Domestic assault and battery
- Bond: Held without bond
Authorities have confirmed that the case remains under active investigation. The tragic death of Rhemidee Iyeshala Barnes marks a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to contact the Prince William County Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Solvers.