Manassas cancels ‘First Friday’ event following fatal shooting of 16-year-old bystander

The Brief

  • Manassas has canceled its upcoming “First Friday” event, which was scheduled for Oct. 2.
  • The cancellation comes after a 16-year-old girl was killed in a shooting during last month’s event.
  • The city will re-evaluate safety measures and protocols and discuss how to move forward.

MANASSAS, Va. The City of Manassas canceled its upcoming “First Friday” event following a shooting that killed a 16-year-old bystander during one of the monthly gatherings.

What we know:

“First Friday” was scheduled to take place on Oct. 2 in Old Town. The event attracts between 8,000 and 10,000 visitors.

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