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Knife-Wielding Woman Killed In Officer-Involved Fairfax County Shooting Identified By Police Knife-Wielding Woman Killed In Officer-Involved Fairfax County Shooting Identified By Police
Knife-Wielding Woman Killed In Officer-Involved Fairfax County Shooting Identified By Police Additional information has been released by the Fairfax County Police Department after a knife-wielding woman was killed in an officer-involved shooting earlier this week. On Monday morning, an officer from the agency was called to conduct a welfare check in the 11800 block of Sunrise Vally Drive in Reston, when a mental health professional advised that 33-year-old Sydney Wilson was in an "agitated state."  An officer knocked on WIlson's door, police say, who opened it and then immediately slammed it shut. The first responder continued to try and speak with her, at which point she open…
Two Injured In Officer-Involved Fairfax County Shooting (DEVELOPING) Two Injured In Officer-Involved Fairfax County Shooting (DEVELOPING)
Two Injured In Officer-Involved Fairfax County Shooting (Developing) Two people - including an officer - were injured during a shooting in Reston on Monday morning, police say. The Fairfax County Police Department confirmed at around 11 a.m. that there was an officer-involved shooting in the 11800 block of Sunrise Valle Drive.  Investigators say that one person was shot and rushed to the hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. An officer also sustained less severe injuries and were hospitalized. More information is expected to be released. Officers are in the 11800 block of Sunrise Valley Drive in Reston for an officer-invol…
Police ID Armed Man Shot, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex Police ID Armed Man Shot, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex
Police ID Armed Man Shot, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex New details have been released by the Alexandria Police Department following an officer-involved shooting that left a possibly suicidal man dead earlier this week. Officers were called at around 10:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12 to a home on Maris Avenue after a co-worker asked police to conduct a welfare check regarding 61-year-old Paul Gabriel Behan, Jr., who was reportedly in distress, officials say. The caller reported the incident stated Behan "made very concerning statements about harming himself," and advised that "he was armed with at least two guns."  Officers and specially train…
Armed Man Shot, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex (UPDATED) Armed Man Shot, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex (UPDATED)
Armed Man Shot, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex (Updated) New details have been released by the Alexandria Police Department following an officer-involved shooting that left a possibly suicidal man dead. Officers were called at around 10:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12 to a home on Maris Avenue after a co-worker asked police to conduct a welfare check about a man in distress, officials say. The caller who reported the incident stated he "made very concerning statements about harming himself," and advised that "he was armed with at least two guns."  Officers and specially trained negotiating units were called to the area within minutes, at which p…
22-Year-Old Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Identified By Prince William County Police 22-Year-Old Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Identified By Prince William County Police
22-Year-Old Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Identified By Prince William County Police New details have been released after a 22-year-old Woodbridge man was killed in an officer-involved shooting early on Thursday morning. Gabriel Rene Ramirez has been identified as the victim who was shot and killed following an incident that played out overnight and came to a grisly conclusion early on Aug. 1 following a lengthy standoff.  Shortly after 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday night, officers were initially called to a home in the 3400 block of Caledonia Circle in Woodbridge, where there was a reported suicidal person, who was ultimately found "agitated" with a gun in the backyard of a …
Carjacker Seriously Injured In Officer-Involved Arlington Shooting Facing Charges, Police Say Carjacker Seriously Injured In Officer-Involved Arlington Shooting Facing Charges, Police Say
Carjacker Seriously Injured In Officer-Involved Arlington Shooting Facing Charges, Police Say The man hospitalized in an officer-involved shooting in Arlington on Friday is now facing criminal charges, according to police. Mark Anthony Johnson-Crestwell, 30, who was hospitalized after being shot on July 5 is now being charged in connection to a series of vehicle-related offenses in the Roslyn neighborhood, authorities announced. His alleged series of crimes began at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Friday, when Johnson-Crestwell approached an occupied vehicle in the area of 19th Street North and Fort Myer Drive, when he unsuccessfully attempted to open the door by pulling on th…
Carjacker Suffers 'Serious Injuries' In Officer-Involved Virginia Shooting, Police Say Carjacker Suffers 'Serious Injuries' In Officer-Involved Virginia Shooting, Police Say
Carjacker Suffers 'Serious Injuries' In Officer-Involved Virginia Shooting, Police Say A carjacking suspect in Arlington suffered serious injuries after being struck during an officer-involved shooting on Friday, police say. The Arlington County Police Department says that a Metro Transit officer was involved in a shooting following a series of carjackings in the Roslyn area. Following the shooting, the carjacking suspect was treated and rushed to an area hospital with what were described as serious injuries. According to police, as of 12:15 p.m. on July 5, there were no suspects at large related to the incident, which remains under investigation. This is a developing story…
One Killed In Officer-Involved Spotsylvania Shooting, Sheriff Says One Killed In Officer-Involved Spotsylvania Shooting, Sheriff Says
One Killed In Officer-Involved Spotsylvania Shooting, Sheriff Says The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office is investigating following an officer-involved shooting that left a 38-year-old man dead on Sunday morning. Shortly after 3:15 p.m. on June 30, deputies were called to the 10400 block of Spotswood Drive to investigate a reported domestic disturbance involving a weapon. Upon arrival, officials say that deputies were met by a man armed with a gun pointing it at a woman, prompting one of the investigators to fire his weapon, striking and killing the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Spotsylvania Fire and EMS personnel. The woman was unharmed.…
Suspect Shot By Officer Charged With Assault, Weapon Offenses In DC: Metropolitan Police Suspect Shot By Officer Charged With Assault, Weapon Offenses In DC: Metropolitan Police
Suspect Shot By Officer Charged With Assault, Weapon Offenses In DC: Metropolitan Police The man who was shot by members of the Metropolitan Police Department while attempting to flee is facing a host of charges, the agency announced on Wednesday. Northeast DC resident Deion Hinnant, who was hospitalized with serious injuries after the officer-involved shooting, was charged with assault and weapon offenses following an incident Monday night. According to police, shortly before 9 p.m. on April 1, investigators from the Violent Crime Suppression Division’s Robbery Suppression Unit were in the 2100 block of Bladensburg Road NE, when they spotted an altercation. #Update: A…
Three From DC Charged For Armed Robbery Before Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland: Police Three From DC Charged For Armed Robbery Before Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland: Police
Three From DC Charged For Armed Robbery Before Officer-Involved Shooting In Maryland: Police Two suspects have been charged - and a third is in custody - in connection to the armed robbery in Prince George's County on Thursday that led to an officer-involved shooting in the parking lot of a District Heights shopping center. Edward Leroy Brown, 24, and Kanard Bishop, 26, were arrested and charged for an armed robbery on March 28, police announced on Friday, while the third suspect, 18-year-old Kahlill Boyd, is facing charges pending his extradition after being apprehended and held in Washington, DC.  All three are from the nation's capital. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday aft…
Police Probing Officer-Involved Shooting With Armed Robbers In Maryland: Officials Police Probing Officer-Involved Shooting With Armed Robbers In Maryland: Officials
Police Probing Officer-Involved Shooting With Armed Robbers In Maryland: Officials An armed robber was shot by an officer from the Prince George's County Police Department after targeting a store in a District Heights shopping center, officials say. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, detectives were surveilling a carjacked vehicle in the 5700 block of Silver Hill Road, where two men wearing masks got out and walked into the business. We are on the scene of an officer involved shooting in the 5700 block of Silver Hill Road. We are gathering information, we will provide additional details once confirmed. pic.twitter.com/LGEoz895fH — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 28…
Gunman Who Shot Three Officers During 13-Hour Standoff Apprehended In Southeast DC: MPD Gunman Who Shot Three Officers During 13-Hour Standoff Apprehended In Southeast DC: MPD
Gunman Who Shot Three Officers During 13-Hour Standoff Apprehended In Southeast DC: MPD A 13-hour standoff with a barricaded man who shot three Metropolitan Police officers in Southeast DC ended peacefully on Wednesday night, authorities announced. Members of the department's Emergency Response Team successfully negotiated the surrender of 46-year-old Julius James, who sent three to the hospital during a chaotic day, according to an alert from the agency shortly after 9 p.m. on Feb. 14. The long day for members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, when officers attempted to arrest James in the 5000 block of Hanna Place SE for…
Police ID Double Stabbing Victim, Suspect Killed By Cops In Virginia Police ID Double Stabbing Victim, Suspect Killed By Cops In Virginia
Police ID Double Stabbing Victim, Suspect Killed By Cops In Virginia New details have been released by the Prince William County Police Department following the fatal officer-involved shooting on Tuesday afternoon. Woodbridge resident Philip Austin Brant, 26, has been identified by investigators as the suspect who was shot and killed by officers after stabbing two people - one fatally - at an apprenticeship training center on Infantry Ridge Road in Manassas. Officers were called shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 to investigate a reported stabbing-in-progress after two people were attacked by Brant, police say. Upon arrival, they ordered him to drop the kni…
Police ID Man Killed By Officers During Crisis Intervention Call In Northwest DC Police ID Man Killed By Officers During Crisis Intervention Call In Northwest DC
Police ID Man Killed By Officers During Crisis Intervention Call In Northwest DC New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department after a 41-year-old Northeast DC man was killed in an officer-involved shooting. At around 6:45 a.m. on Jan. 24, members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 2100 block of Benning Road NE to assist a man who was in crisis, according to Chief Pamela Smith. MPD Chief Pamela Smith at the scene. Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department Responding officers - one of whom was a highly-trained crisis intervention specialist - encountered the man, Clifford Brooks, and conversed with him for upwards of two…
Crisis Intervention Call Turns Deadly During Downtown DC Officer-Involved Shooting: Police Crisis Intervention Call Turns Deadly During Downtown DC Officer-Involved Shooting: Police
Crisis Intervention Call Turns Deadly During Downtown DC Officer-Involved Shooting: Police A crisis intervention call turned deadly for a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC on Wednesday morning. At around 6:45 a.m. on Jan. 24, members of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 2100 block of Benning Road NE to assist a man who was in crisis, according to Chief Pamela Smith. MPD Chief Pamela Smith at the scene. Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department Responding officers - one of whom was a highly-trained crisis intervention specialist - encountered the man and conversed with him for upwards of two hours, she said, before he relented a…
Officer's Taser Struck During Struggle Over Gun With Suicidal Subject In Virginia: Police Officer's Taser Struck During Struggle Over Gun With Suicidal Subject In Virginia: Police
Officer's Taser Struck During Struggle Over Gun With Suicidal Subject In Virginia: Police A police officer in Virginia narrowly avoided being shot during a struggle with an armed suicidal person over his weapon that resulted in an officer-involved shooting, officials say. On Tuesday night, officers from the Newport New Police Department were called to the 600 block of Cleveland Avenue to investigate a reported suicidal subject who was parked inside a vehicle in the area, prompting a tactical response. According to a police spokesperson, the person - whose name has not been released - eventually got out of the vehicle and began walking toward officers with a gun in his hand, igno…
Rifle-Wielding Man Killed By Deputies In Officer-Involved Stafford County Shooting Rifle-Wielding Man Killed By Deputies In Officer-Involved Stafford County Shooting
Rifle-Wielding Man Killed By Deputies In Officer-Involved Stafford County Shooting A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Stafford County when he brandishing a rifle that he refused to put down, officials say. At around 12:20 a.m. on Saturday morning, deputies were called to the 2400 block of Richmond Highway in North Stafford to investigate a reported disturbance that took a deadly turn. According to officials, a man inside the home made contact with the deputies while holding a rifle that he directed toward them.  Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office repeatedly told him to drop the weapon, and when he did not comply, they fired at him an…
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Two Injured In Southeast DC, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Two Injured In Southeast DC, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Two Injured In Southeast DC, Police Say (Developing) One person was shot by police and an officer was injured during an incident in Southeast DC late on Thursday afternoon, authorities confirmed. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Thursday, members of the Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 2800 block of Gainsville Street SE, where there was a report of an armed gunman in the area. #Incident: Just before 5 p.m., officers responded to the 2800 block of Gainsville Street, Southeast, for a report of a person with a gun. During the investigation, shots were fired at the officers. One officer sustained a gunshot wound. (1/2) — DC Police De…
DC Officers Investigating Domestic Violence Call Shoot Gun-Wielding Suspect: Chief DC Officers Investigating Domestic Violence Call Shoot Gun-Wielding Suspect: Chief
DC Officers Investigating Domestic Violence Call Shoot Gun-Wielding Suspect: Chief What started as a call into a domestic violence report in Northwest DC led to an officer-involved shooting, acting Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith says. Officers from the department were called to the 7400 block of Georgia Avenue at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday morning to investigate a possible domestic situation in a nearby apartment. Alert: MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 7400 block of Georgia Ave, NW. MPD officials and PIO responding to the scene. — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 17, 2023 However, first responders were unable to ga…
Officer, Suspect Exchange Gunfire In 'Unprovoked' Shooting In Northeast DC (DEVELOPING) Officer, Suspect Exchange Gunfire In 'Unprovoked' Shooting In Northeast DC (DEVELOPING)
Officer, Suspect Exchange Gunfire In 'Unprovoked' Shooting In Northeast DC (Developing) Officers exchanged gunfire with a wanted suspect on Tuesday morning before the man was apprehended inside a nearby building, police say. Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Metropolitan Police Assistant Chief Leslie Parsons said that officers responded to the 1700 block of Benning Road NE, where there were sounds of gunshots that rang out in the area. Upon arrival, while investigating the incident, Parsons said that they encountered a man outside, and while attempting to investigate and make further contact with him, he “totally unprovoked, produced a firearm and began firing guns…
No Charges For FBI Agent Who Fatally Shot Man At Metro Center Station In DC: Feds No Charges For FBI Agent Who Fatally Shot Man At Metro Center Station In DC: Feds
No Charges For FBI Agent Who Fatally Shot Man At Metro Center Station In DC: Feds There will be no charges filed against an FBI agent who shot and killed a 28-year-old man at the Metro Center Station in Washington, DC last year, according to federal authorities. The US Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, June 6 that there is insufficient evidence to pursue charges against the officer who shot and killed Troy N. Bullock in December 2022 inside the station at G Street and 11th Street in Northwest. Investigators say that shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, an off-duty FBI Special Agent was standing on the platform when Bullock began to challenge another trav…
Bodycam Footage Shows Fairfax Officer Being Attacked In Car Before Fatal U-Haul Driver Shooting Bodycam Footage Shows Fairfax Officer Being Attacked In Car Before Fatal U-Haul Driver Shooting
Bodycam Footage Shows Fairfax Officer Being Attacked In Car Before Fatal U-Haul Driver Shooting New details have been released following the fatal officer-involved shooting in Fairfax County earlier this month when a man in a reportedly stolen U-Haul attempted to abduct an officer in his own police cruiser. On Thursday, May 25, the Fairfax County Police Department released body-cam footage (see above, though the video is disturbing) of an incident involving Brandon Lemagne, 38, and officers at a gas station parking lot in the 6300 block of Richmond Highway. The suspectFairfax County Police Department In the video, Lemagne can be seen being detained by an officer before becoming h…
Officer-Involved DC Teen Shooting Leads To Civil Rights Probe After Body-Cam Footage Released Officer-Involved DC Teen Shooting Leads To Civil Rights Probe After Body-Cam Footage Released
Officer-Involved DC Teen Shooting Leads To Civil Rights Probe After Body-Cam Footage Released Federal prosecutors are launching a civil rights investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting of a teenager in Washington, DC last month. An inquiry into the shooting death of 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin was announced on Wednesday, April 5, a day after US Park Police officials released body-cam footage showing the moments leading up to the teen’s death last month. At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, a Park Police sergeant was called to assist a Metropolitan Police Department officer with an investigation into a stolen vehicle that was spotted in the area of 34th an…
Police ID Fleeing Teen Killed In Officer-Involved Northeast DC Shooting Police ID Fleeing Teen Killed In Officer-Involved Northeast DC Shooting
Police ID Fleeing Teen Killed In Officer-Involved Northeast DC Shooting New details have been released after a US Park Police officer shot a man in a stolen vehicle on Saturday morning as he was dragging a sergeant during an investigation in DC.  At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, a Park Police sergeant was called to assist a Metropolitan Police Department officer with an investigation into a stolen vehicle that was spotted in the area of 34th and Baker Street in Northeast DC, a spokesperson for the agency said. USPP provide update to officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 300 block of 36th street NE. pic.twitter.com/5RrC66VMf4 — USPP…
Shooting Suspect, Officer Exchange Gunfire In Southeast DC, Police Say Shooting Suspect, Officer Exchange Gunfire In Southeast DC, Police Say
Shooting Suspect, Officer Exchange Gunfire In Southeast DC, Police Say A shooting suspect is on the loose after taking shots at officers from the Metropolitan Police Department during an investigation into shots fired, according to authorities. Metropolitan Police Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll said that at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, officers responded to the 400 block of Mellon Street in Southeast, DC to investigate reports of shots fired in the area. Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll provides an update regarding the officer-involved shooting in the 400 block of Mellon Street, Southeast. At this time, there are no reported injuries to a…
US Marshals Service Involved In Fatal Shooting Of Wanted Man In Southeast DC (DEVELOPING) US Marshals Service Involved In Fatal Shooting Of Wanted Man In Southeast DC (DEVELOPING)
US Marshals Service Involved In Fatal Shooting Of Wanted Man In Southeast DC (Developing) An investigation has been lost in Southeast DC on Tuesday afternoon after members of the US Marshals Service shot and killed a wanted man following a short pursuit, Metropolitan Police Department officials announced. At approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, officers from the department were called to the 4300 block of 3rd Street SE near Atlantic Street SE to assist the US Marshals who were involved in an operation involving a man in his 20s with multiple warrants out for his arrest. MPD and @USMarshalsHQ are on the scene of an officer involved shooting incident. Media staging is at …
One Killed During Barricade, Standoff With Wanted Armed Suspect In Virginia: Police One Killed During Barricade, Standoff With Wanted Armed Suspect In Virginia: Police
One Killed During Barricade, Standoff With Wanted Armed Suspect In Virginia: Police A wanted man was killed by officers in Virginia after taking police on a lengthy pursuit on Tuesday and creating a barricade situation before fleeing to a populated parking lot and turning the gun toward them, officials said. Albemarle County resident Billy Sites, 44, died at the UVA Medical Center on Tuesday, Feb. 28 after attempting to evade arrest when he was spotted by police who recognized him. The incident played out shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Notification: Officers in the area of Emmet St. near the Red Roof Inn are currently on the scene of an active violent incid…
Police ID Designer Sunglass Thief Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Outside Tysons Corner Police ID Designer Sunglass Thief Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Outside Tysons Corner
Police ID Designer Sunglass Thief Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Outside Tysons Corner A pair of designer sunglasses led to the fatal officer-involved shooting in Fairfax County outside of the Tysons Corner Shopping Center earlier this week, according to Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis. Washington, DC resident Timothy McCree Johnson, 37, who police say has a lengthy history with law enforcement, was shot and killed on Wednesday, Feb. 22 by officers as he attempted to run from Nordstrom after stealing the shades.  At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers from the Tyson Urban Team assigned to the shopping center were advised by an asset protection agent at Nor…
Here's What We Know About The Fatal Fairfax County Officer-Involved Shooting At Tysons Corner Here's What We Know About The Fatal Fairfax County Officer-Involved Shooting At Tysons Corner
Here's What We Know About The Fatal Fairfax County Officer-Involved Shooting At Tysons Corner A “man known very well to law enforcement” who has a violent criminal history died at an area hospital after being shot by officers as he attempted to evade a shoplifting arrest at the Tysons Corner Shopping Center in Fairfax County on Wednesday night. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said late on Wednesday, Feb. 22 that a man struck during an officer-involved shooting has died from his injuries after taking officers on an approximate quarter-mile pursuit. Suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Chief Davis will provide an update from the scene shortly. — Fairfax County…
Man Suffers Serious Injuries In Officer-Involved Shooting Near Virginia Mall: PD (DEVELOPING) Man Suffers Serious Injuries In Officer-Involved Shooting Near Virginia Mall: PD (DEVELOPING)
Man Suffers Serious Injuries In Officer-Involved Shooting Near Virginia Mall: PD (Developing) Police say that one man has been rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an officer-involved shooting in Fairfax County. Members of the Fairfax County Police Department responded to the area of Fashion Boulevard in McLean at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, where there was a reported shooting near the Tysons Corner Shopping Center. Officers are in the area of Fashion Blvd in McLean for an officer-involved shooting. Preliminarily, one man was shot in the upper body outside the mall & taken to hospital w/injuries considered life-threatening. No officers …
Federal Officer Fatally Shoots Person On Metro Platform In DC: Reports (DEVELOPING) Federal Officer Fatally Shoots Person On Metro Platform In DC: Reports (DEVELOPING)
Federal Officer Fatally Shoots Person On Metro Platform In DC: Reports (Developing) A federal officer has reportedly shot a person at a metro station in Washington, DC, officials announced. Police responded to reports of shots fired on the Red Line platform at the Metro Center station shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7 that left one person dead, according to Metro Transit Police. MTPD responded to a fatal shooting on the Red Line platform at Metro Center shortly before 6:30 p.m. this evening. One victim was pronounced at the scene. @DCPoliceDept is leading the investigation. #wmata pic.twitter.com/6eB3iEegcI — Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) December …