33-year-old woman killed by officer during welfare check in Reston, Virginia, after attacking with a knife.

Sydney Wilson, a 33-year-old woman, was fatally shot by Officer Peter Liu during a welfare check in Reston, Virginia. Wilson, wielding a knife, attacked Liu after he knocked on her door. Despite his attempts to retreat and de-escalate, Liu fired shots in self-defense, resulting in her death at a hospital. The incident, captured on bodycam, has prompted an internal investigation, and Officer Liu is currently on administrative leave.

October 15, 2024
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