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.…