Bodycam Shows Reston Shooting During Welfare Check

Bodycam footage released by Fairfax County Police shows Officer Peter Liu shooting Sydney Wilson, a 33-year-old woman described as 6'5" and 330 pounds, during a welfare check after she attacked him with a knife. Wilson initially shut the door on Liu but later opened it and immediately slashed his face, cornering him in a hallway despite his attempts to retreat and de-escalate using verbal commands. Liu was forced to fire his weapon, hitting Wilson multiple times, and she was pronounced dead at a hospital, while Liu received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident has been under investigation, with police officials noting that Liu followed his training effectively in a life-threatening situation. The footage was released to maintain transparency, as part of Fairfax County's policy to release bodycam footage within 30 days of critical incidents.