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Update: VSP & FCPD Officer-Involved Shooting in Prince William County

Fairfax County Police Department – Virginia State Police (VSP) continue to investigate the April 5 officer-involved shooting of an abduction suspect that occurred in Prince William County.

It is FCPD’s policy to release body camera footage related to an officer-involved shooting within 30 days of the incident. This is provided that the release would not potentially compromise an ongoing criminal investigation. Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth has formally requested FCPD to delay the release pending the on-going investigation by VSP. This request will be honored.

FCPD is committed to providing transparency to our community in critical incidents. We will update the community when the body camera footage will be released.

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(Updated release published on April, 6, 2023)

Fairfax County Police Department – Virginia State Police continue their criminal investigation into the April 5 officer-involved shooting of an abduction suspect. FCPD officers were assisting Virginia State Police in a pursuit that started in Fairfax County and traveled into Prince William County. When our officer arrived, the armed suspect was actively exchanging gunfire with VSP troopers. PFC Andrew Snow, a 7-year veteran and K-9 officer assigned to the Operations Support Bureau, discharged a firearm.

Our Internal Affairs Bureau is conducting an administrative investigation in accordance with policy, along with an independent review by the Police Auditor. The criminal investigation is being conducted by the Virginia State Police.

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(Original release published on April, 5, 2023)

Earlier this morning, Virginia State Police provided an update to last night’s officer-involved shooting in Prince William County. Below is a copy of their release.

FCPD officers assisted in responding to the call for mutual aid for our helicopter and K9 during the pursuit. When our officers arrived at the scene of the crash, the suspect was already actively exchanging gunfire with several VSP troopers. One of our K-9 officers, a 7-year veteran, discharged a firearm during the incident. Per policy, that officer has been placed on modified restricted duty. 

The criminal investigation is being conducted by the Virginia State Police.

Our Internal Affairs Bureau is conducting an administrative investigation in accordance with policy, along with an independent review by the Police Auditor. The name of the officer will be released within 10 days and in accordance with the Department’s policy. 

All information provided in this release is based on preliminary investigative findings and may be subject to revision as the investigation progresses.