Manassas Shooting Leaves Two United Rentals Workers Dead, One Injured; Suspect Dead, Police Say

A man walked into a United Rentals location in Manassas, Virginia, Wednesday morning and shot three of his coworkers, killing two of them, before turning the gun on himself, police said. The shooting left the community reeling, and investigators are now piecing together what led to the violence.

Manassas police identified the suspect as Marvin Grant, a 37-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina. He allegedly opened fire during what authorities described as an act of “workplace violence.” The victims were identified as Ricky Lamot, 48, and Christopher Serrano, 33. A third man was wounded but survived.

Setting the Scene in Manassas

The shooting took place at United Rentals in Manassas, a city about 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C. Police said there was “some kind of altercation,” and Grant allegedly pulled a pistol from his waistband and shot the three victims.

Manassas Police Chief Douglas Keen addressed the community at a news conference. He said authorities do not yet know a motive. He also noted that Grant allegedly said, “three people are going to die.”

Keen knew one of the victims personally. “The man was dedicated to coaching youth football,” the chief said, adding, “knowing his children are now fatherless, it hits home.”

The third victim, a man whose identity was not released, was in stable condition and expected to survive, according to the chief.

The Pursuit on Interstate 81

Grant fled the scene after the shooting. Police tracked him to Interstate 81 in Augusta County, Virginia, where he was spotted driving later in the morning.

When police tried to pull him over, Grant led officers on a chase. He eventually pulled over on the side of the interstate, got out of his car and pulled out a gun, police said.

Virginia State Police sent a tactical team and a negotiator to the site. Grant died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

Who Was Shot

Ricky Lamot, 48, and Christopher Serrano, 33, were the two men killed in the shooting. Keen spoke warmly of Lamot, describing him as dedicated to coaching youth football.

The third victim’s name was not released. He was in stable condition and will survive, according to the chief.

The Order of Events

The shooting unfolded quickly. Authorities have not released a detailed timeline of events, but the sequence of the day is clear:

1. Grant allegedly entered United Rentals in Manassas and engaged in an altercation with his coworkers.
2. He pulled a pistol from his waistband and shot the three victims.
3. He fled the scene and was pursued by police.
4. He led officers on a chase along Interstate 81.
5. He pulled over on the side of the interstate, got out of his car and pulled out a gun.
6. A tactical team and a negotiator were sent to the site.
7. Grant died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

What Investigators Are Still Working Out

Authorities have not released details about a potential motive. Keen said investigators do not yet know why Grant attacked his coworkers.

The case remains under investigation. Police have not said whether charges will be filed against Grant.

Grief in the Community

The chief’s personal knowledge of one of the victims made the tragedy feel closer. “Knowing his children are now fatherless, it hits home,” Keen said.

The shooting has shaken the community, which is still processing the loss of two local residents.

Looking Ahead

The investigation continues. For the families of Lamot and Serrano, and for the survivor, the grief will continue.

The case is now part of the record. The names of the dead will remain attached to it. For now, the community mourns, and the investigation moves forward.

Source material: “Virginia news: 2 employees killed, 1 hurt in Manassas shooting at United Rentals; suspect dead, police say,” ABC13 Houston.

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