Christopher Serrano was a devoted and deeply involved father whose world revolved around his two young children. At 33 years old, Chris, as he was known, was a loving husband and life partner to Mayra Maturano. Together, they were raising their son, Chris Serrano Jr., and their daughter, Gabriella. He made it a point to spend one-on-one time with his son, who had celebrated his 10th birthday just days before his father's death. His daughter was nearly three.
Chris lived to spoil his little girl, and she had him wrapped around her finger. Born on August 5, 1993, in Frederick, Maryland, to Maria Perez and Epifanio Serrano, Chris grew up with two brothers and a sister. To those who didn’t know him well, he could seem quiet and reserved, but his family and friends knew an outgoing, funny man who loved having a good time. He was also a loyal Minnesota Vikings fan, sticking by his team through every season.
The morning of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, ended that life in a burst of workplace violence. Shortly after 7 a.m. at United Rentals on Wellington Road in Manassas, Virginia, a dispute broke out among employees. Investigators later reported that a coworker, 37-year-old Marvin Grant, had gotten into an altercation and made a statement to another employee that “three people are going to die.” Grant then pulled a handgun from his waistband and opened fire on his colleagues. Christopher Serrano and his coworker, 48-year-old Ricky Lamot, were shot and critically wounded. A third coworker was also shot. All three men were rushed to a local hospital. Despite medical efforts, both Christopher and Ricky Lamot succumbed to their injuries. The third victim was hospitalized in critical condition but was expected to survive.
The shooter, Marvin Grant, fled the scene immediately after the attack. The Manassas City Police Department launched an investigation and began tracking Grant’s cellphone, which pinged in Harrisonburg, placing him on a path south toward Interstate 81. Virginia State Police were alerted, and around 8:20 a.m., a trooper spotted Grant's vehicle in Augusta County. Troopers attempted a traffic stop at a rest area, but Grant got back in his vehicle and continued driving south, prompting a pursuit. The chase ended when Grant pulled over at mile marker 227 near Verona. He exited his car with a firearm pointed at his own head. A state police tactical team and a negotiator were brought to the scene. The standoff ended around 10:30 a.m. when Grant died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Virginia State Police confirmed that no troopers fired their weapons during the incident.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, the community mourned the loss of two fathers. Christopher was remembered as a devoted family man whose happiest moments were spent with the people he loved most. Ricky Lamot was a husband, father, youth football coach, and a beloved member of a local bowling community. Police have not publicly identified a specific motive for the shooting, noting that Grant was a relatively new employee and that other coworkers were shocked by what had happened. Investigators continued to review surveillance video, cellphone evidence, and witness accounts to piece together the events that led to the violence.
Christopher’s family was left to navigate an unimaginable loss. An online fundraiser was established to help with funeral expenses and provide support for the two young children he left behind. His obituary captured the immense void his absence created, stating, "While nothing can fill the space his absence leaves behind, the love he gave and the life he built will continue through his children and through the countless memories shared by his family and friends." He is survived by his wife, Mayra; his children, Chris Jr. and Gabriella; his parents; and his three siblings.
The case is considered closed by law enforcement due to the death of the primary suspect. The Manassas City Police Department expressed its condolences to the victims and their families, acknowledging the traumatic impact on the community. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continued as of October 2026.
