Police identify suspect killed in traffic stop shooting
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“A suspect shot and killed by police after shooting two officers during a traffic stop in Northern Virginia had a previous run in with police during a 2018 traffic stop.”
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“Officers pulled over 36-year-old Jamal Wali of Fairfax for speeding in the Greenbriar community Wednesday afternoon, according to Fairfax County police.”
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“When they approached him, Wali was hostile and combative and announced he had a gun.”
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“The gun comes out of the holster. The driver of the car — our gunman — takes his gun out of the holster and leans back in his driver’s seat and immediately opens fire.”
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No evidence found through web search or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about Jamal Wali drawing his gun and opening fire.
“Gunfire hit two officers in the arm, police said.”
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“A third officer shot Wali, who was pronounced dead at a hospital.”
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“The incident occurred in the 4000 block of Majestic Lane at Lee Jackson Highway (Route 50), in a dense shopping and residential area.”
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“The car and crime scene were located right across the parking lot from the 7-Eleven convenience store's entrance.”
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“Officers attempted to pull over Wali in 2018, but he didn’t stop initially, later stopping at a shopping center, police said.”
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“He was charged with felony speed to elude, resisting arrest and running a red light.”
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“His concealed carry permit was suspended following that incident.”
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“The officers who were shot have been released from the hospital.”
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“The officer who shot Wali is on administrative leave.”
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“The name of the officer who shot the suspect will be released in about 10 days.”
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“Body-camera video from this incident will be made public in about 30 days.”
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