Fairfax Officer Fatally Shoots Woman After Attack

A Fairfax County police officer fatally shot a 33-year-old woman in Reston, Virginia, after she slashed his face with a knife and continued advancing despite repeated warnings to stop. The incident, captured on the officer's body-worn camera, occurred during a wellness check requested by the woman's mental health provider. Police Chief Kevin Davis detailed that the woman had a history of mental health issues and prior encounters with the police. The officer, who had crisis-intervention training, tried to de-escalate the situation but was forced to shoot when she continued to pose a threat. The woman was hospitalized with critical injuries and later died, while the officer is expected to recover. The police department plans to release the bodycam footage soon due to the scrutiny of officer-involved shootings.