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POLICE: SWAT officer shot armed man near Falls Church ¯\_( ' - ' )_/¯
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NoVA News Live
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Date: January 29, 2020 11:57PM
A man holding an assault-style weapon was shot by a SWAT officer Monday night near Falls Church, according to Fairfax County police.
David Vo, 24, of Falls Church (Gerry's Real Name and Age), was treated and released and is now in custody on charges of felony distribution of marijuana and felony failure to appear. Additional charges are pending.
According to police, officers were serving a narcotics search warrant and a related arrest warrant in the 7600 block of Lee Landing Drive around 10 p.m. Jan. 28 when they were confronted by Vo.
The officer is a 16-year veteran of the department and assigned to the Special Operations Division. As per department policy, the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and administrative investigation, according to a statement.
A criminal investigation into the use of force is being conducted by the Major Crimes Bureau. Chief Ed Roessler Jr. has directed the Internal Affairs Bureau to conduct an administrative investigation in accordance with policy, along with an independent review by the Police Auditor. The name of the officer will be released by Chief Roessler within 10 days.
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David Vo, 24, of Falls Church (Gerry's Real Name and Age), was treated and released and is now in custody on charges of felony distribution of marijuana and felony failure to appear. Additional charges are pending.
According to police, officers were serving a narcotics search warrant and a related arrest warrant in the 7600 block of Lee Landing Drive around 10 p.m. Jan. 28 when they were confronted by Vo.
The officer is a 16-year veteran of the department and assigned to the Special Operations Division. As per department policy, the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and administrative investigation, according to a statement.
A criminal investigation into the use of force is being conducted by the Major Crimes Bureau. Chief Ed Roessler Jr. has directed the Internal Affairs Bureau to conduct an administrative investigation in accordance with policy, along with an independent review by the Police Auditor. The name of the officer will be released by Chief Roessler within 10 days.
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Re: POLICE: SWAT officer shot armed man near Falls Church ¯\_( ' - ' )_/¯
Posted by:
richmond 2A rally
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Date: January 30, 2020 07:49AM
NoVA News Live Wrote:
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> A man holding an assault-style weapon was shot by
> a SWAT officer Monday night near Falls Church,
> according to Fairfax County police.
>
Maybe he was sick of elitists in Richmond trying to stomp out our freedom and the right to bear arms.
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> A man holding an assault-style weapon was shot by
> a SWAT officer Monday night near Falls Church,
> according to Fairfax County police.
>
Maybe he was sick of elitists in Richmond trying to stomp out our freedom and the right to bear arms.
Re: POLICE: SWAT officer shot armed man near Falls Church ¯\_( ' - ' )_/¯
Posted by:
popo poopoo
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Date: January 30, 2020 07:53AM
WTF is a fully armed SWAT team crashing down this dude's front door with guns out and safeties off over a pot selling charge. I thought weed was OK now. The gun didn't know who was breaking into his house and grabbed his weapon. This was foolish on the part of LEO.