Jamal Wali dies in fatal Fairfax County officer-involved shooting
Fatal Fairfax County officer-involved shooting death of Jamal Wali – Obituary.
The individual killed in a Fairfax County officer-involved shooting has been identified as 36-year-old Jamal Wali of Fairfax. The incident took place during a traffic stop on April 23, 2025. According to officials, Wali became argumentative and ignored the officers’ commands, prompting the call for backup. Once additional officers arrived, Wali allegedly reached for a firearm and shot two officers. In response, a third officer opened fire, striking Wali four times, which resulted in his death at the scene.
The two officers injured in the incident were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to recover. They sustained gunshot wounds to the upper arms and elbows. The three officers involved in the shooting are experienced members of the Fairfax County Police Department, with service durations ranging from three to 19 years. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
