A gunfight broke out during a traffic check in Fair Oaks on Wednesday, leaving two Fairfax County officers wounded and one local man dead.
The incident occurred at around 2:45 pm in the 4000 block Majestic Lane, just outside Greenbriar Town Center.
Shooting involving officers: Officers in the 4000 Block of Majestic Ln, near Greenbriar. Two officers were injured during a traffic stop. The officers were taken to a hospital nearby in a non-life-threatening condition. The suspect is currently in custody. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/dcr3NbTIfE
Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD). 23 April 2025
Kevin Davis, the police chief, said that when the 36-year old suspect was stopped for speeding he was “immediately aggressive” and “combative”.
The alleged shooter, after telling the officers that he had a gun in his holster, removed his weapon and fired at two officers who were standing by his driver’s door.
A third officer on the scene fired back, hitting the driver. He was taken to a hospital in the area where he died.
Police said that both officers suffered injuries to their arms. They are being treated in a local hospital.
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