Two employees were fatally shot at a United Rentals facility in Manassas, Virginia, on Wednesday morning, with a third victim sustaining injuries but remaining in stable condition, authorities confirmed. The shooter, identified as 37-year-old Marvin Grant, later died by suicide following a standoff with Virginia State Police.

The incident took place around 7 a.m. Eastern time at United Rentals located at 9415 Wellington Road, according to Manassas City Police Chief Doug Keen. During a news conference, Keen described an initial altercation and stated that Grant, who had been a relatively new employee, warned a coworker prior to opening fire by saying, “Three people are going to die.” He then produced a handgun and began shooting, though the motive remains unclear.

The two men who died were identified as Christopher Serrano, 33, and Ricky Lamot, 48. Serrano was known in the community not only as an employee but also as a youth football coach alongside Chief Keen, who described him as “a deep family man.” The third victim is recovering in stable condition, officials said.

Grant, who had an address in North Carolina, reportedly altered the tags on his vehicle sometime between midnight and the morning of the shooting. After the attack, he fled in a gray Toyota, with law enforcement tracking him by means of his cellphone as he traveled south on Interstate 81.

Virginia State Police located Grant’s vehicle in Augusta County, Virginia, and attempted to stop him at a rest area. Witnesses said he initially exited the vehicle but then re-entered and continued driving. Officers pursued him for approximately six miles until he stopped at the interstate’s shoulder. Grant exited the car brandishing a firearm and ultimately died by self-inflicted gunshot. Authorities confirmed no force was used to end the standoff.

Following the shooting, local officials issued a temporary shelter-in-place order around the United Rentals site. Jennie Dean Elementary School, located less than a mile away, was placed on “secure the building” status for the remainder of the day, suspending outdoor activities while allowing students to remain inside the school with doors and windows secured.

Chief Keen acknowledged the community’s sense of loss, noting that the event would deeply affect Manassas. He also referenced a recent local tragedy on September 4, when a 16-year-old girl was killed by crossfire during a block party shooting.

“While some may consider the case closed with the death of Mr. Grant, it brings no closure,” Keen said, reflecting the broader impact of the violence on the community. Investigations into the shooting and Grant’s motives are ongoing.