Two Officers Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting near Greenbriar

Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau continue to investigate yesterday’s officer-involved shooting where two officers were shot by an armed man near Greenbriar.

Yesterday, at 2:36 p.m., an officer was conducting traffic enforcement in the 4000 block of Majestic Lane near Greenbriar. The officer stopped a 1999 Toyota Corolla driven by Jamal Wali, 36, of Fairfax. Wali was argumentative and refused to obey commands. Backup was called and once on scene, Wali reached for a firearm and shot two officers. A third officer discharged his weapon, striking Wali four times.

Responding officers quickly began performing life saving measures on the two officers and suspect. The two officers were transported in non-life-threatening condition to local hospitals. Wali was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

A photo of the firearm used by Wali was recovered on scene and is pictured below:

The officer involved in the shooting has been identified as a 2-year veteran assigned to the Fair Oaks Patrol District. As per department policy, the officer has been placed on restricted duty status, pending the outcome of the criminal and administrative investigation. 

The criminal investigation into use-of-force is being conducted by the Major Crimes Bureau. The body-worn camera footage will be released within 30 days in accordance with the Department’s policy. The results of the criminal investigation will be presented to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

Our Internal Affairs Bureau is conducting an administrative investigation in accordance with policy, along with a review by the Independent 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.

To view Chief Davis’ press conference from the scene, click HERE.

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