Bodycam footage shows fatal shooting of suspect who opened fire on officers during traffic stop

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Fairfax, VA - Body-worn camera footage shows the moments when a Fairfax County traffic stop turned violent, leaving two officers injured and the suspect dead.

Fairfax County Police say the incident began when an officer pulled over a driver for speeding on Majestic Lane in the Fair Oaks area. What started as a routine stop rapidly escalated into a deadly shooting.

In the video, the suspect becomes increasingly agitated, shouting profanities and expressing frustration with the system. “The system is f*&^%*$ broken,” he yells. The officer, attempting to de-escalate, responds, “Sounds like you’re going through a really tough time.”

The driver continues, “F*&^%*$ dumb as f*&^. You lie. You play games. You people. I have four children.” As a second officer approaches the passenger side window, the driver hands over identification, saying, “Listen, American, take this with you.”

At this time, the situation turns deadly. The body cam footage clearly shows the suspect pulling out a gun and opening fire as one of the officers reaches into the vehicle. A single bullet struck both officers. One can be heard yelling, “I’m hit!” as he runs from the car.

A third officer responded immediately, shooting and killing the suspect, who has since been identified as 36-year-old Jamal Wali of Fairfax.

At a news conference, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis called the video "compelling” and said both officers are expected to survive. Davis confirmed Wali was lawfully carrying a gun, despite previous legal and mental health concerns. He added that questions remain about how Wali was able to possess a gun.

Wali had been living in the United States legally since 2014 and had previously worked alongside U.S. military services overseas. During the encounter, Wali made references to the Taliban, which Chief Davis clarified were likely tied to his history and not an active threat.