A tragic workplace shooting unfolded Wednesday morning at a United Rentals facility in Manassas, Virginia, leaving two people dead and a third injured. The armed suspect, identified by law enforcement as 37-year-old Marvin Grant of Charlotte, North Carolina, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a multi-county police pursuit and standoff on Interstate 81.
Manassas City Police Chief Doug Keen stated that officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting an active shooter at the facility located at 9415 Wellington Road around 7:00 a.m. Upon arrival, first responders discovered three victims who were all employees of United Rentals. Two of the victims succumbed to their injuries at local hospitals, while a third wounded employee received medical treatment and remained hospitalized in stable condition pending surgery.
Victims Identified and Community Impact
Authorities formally identified the deceased victims as 48-year-old Ricky Lamot (also referred to in reports as Richard Lamont) and 33-year-old Christopher Serrano. Police Chief Keen highlighted the devastating human toll of the violence. He noted that Lamot was widely known as a dedicated family man who actively coached youth football in his community.
Investigators determined that two of the victims were inside a garage area when the gunfire broke out. The third employee moved from an office area into the garage during the attack. Multiple other workers were on site at the time. This prompted temporary lockdowns and security precautions at nearby schools, including Jennie Dean Elementary School and Metz Middle School, before officials lifted the restrictions later that afternoon.
Pursuit and Standoff on Interstate 81
Following the initial shooting, Grant fled the Wellington Road location in a vehicle. Law enforcement agencies across Virginia quickly launched a coordinated search using digital tracking and inter-agency alerts. Virginia State Police troopers ultimately spotted Grant driving southbound on Interstate 81 in Augusta County.
Troopers first attempted to initiate a traffic stop when Grant pulled into a rest area near the 232-mile marker. Grant briefly exited his vehicle, got back inside, and continued driving south before pulling over near the 227-mile marker. During the subsequent standoff, Grant stepped out of the vehicle with a firearm pointed at his own head. A Virginia State Police tactical team and trained negotiators responded to the scene. At approximately 10:30 a.m., Grant suffered a fatal, self-inflicted gunshot wound. State police confirmed that officers did not discharge any weapons during the encounter.
Ongoing Investigation Into Motive
Manassas police and state investigators are continuing to review evidence to establish a precise motive for the shooting. This evidence includes internal security footage from inside the United Rentals warehouse and office areas. Chief Keen confirmed that police had no prior record of law enforcement interactions with Grant before Wednesday’s violence. Investigators are also working alongside corporate representatives to determine the full extent of Grant’s local residency ties in Virginia alongside his primary address in Charlotte, North Carolina.
