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Virginia Officer Pulls Gun on High Schoolers After Prom
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — After a video went viral that showed an officer drawing his weapon at a vehicle, Newport News police spoke to the press to provide more context.
The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday, May 23, at a City Center parking garage, where officers responded to a gathering of about 30 to 40 cars, according to Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew.
“The video does show an officer pointing a gun at a dark-colored vehicle,” Drew said.
However, Drew and other officials say security footage and officer accounts provide additional context not visible in the viral clip.
According to police, a vehicle pulled out and passed closely behind an officer whose back was turned, leaving little time to react. Drew said the officer had about two-tenths of a second to respond and believed he was in danger.
“The officer said, ‘I felt like I was about to be hit or run over. I turned, I addressed it, and I ordered that vehicle to stop,’” Drew said.
Officials said the tense moment escalated quickly but was resolved just as fast. Drew described an exchange between the officer and the driver that was not captured in the viral video.
“He says to the officer, ‘I just want to go home,’ and the officer in the same conversation says to him, ‘I have kids too, and I just want to go home,’” Drew said.
Drew added that the interaction reflects the circumstances on both sides of the encounter.
“I think these are good kids in our city,” he said.
Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Jones said she reviewed the video and believes fear influenced both the officer and the driver.
“And I have no doubt from watching the video that the officer was very scared in that moment as well,” Jones said. “Above all else, we focus on our kids.”
No injuries were reported.
Drew said he has since been in contact with community members, including parents who reached out with concerns about what happened. He said he has spoken with them directly and explained the situation.
The chief also said the department is reviewing the incident internally and working with officers to determine what could be improved moving forward, while continuing conversations with the community.
The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday, May 23, at a City Center parking garage, where officers responded to a gathering of about 30 to 40 cars, according to Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew.
“The video does show an officer pointing a gun at a dark-colored vehicle,” Drew said.
However, Drew and other officials say security footage and officer accounts provide additional context not visible in the viral clip.
According to police, a vehicle pulled out and passed closely behind an officer whose back was turned, leaving little time to react. Drew said the officer had about two-tenths of a second to respond and believed he was in danger.
“The officer said, ‘I felt like I was about to be hit or run over. I turned, I addressed it, and I ordered that vehicle to stop,’” Drew said.
Officials said the tense moment escalated quickly but was resolved just as fast. Drew described an exchange between the officer and the driver that was not captured in the viral video.
“He says to the officer, ‘I just want to go home,’ and the officer in the same conversation says to him, ‘I have kids too, and I just want to go home,’” Drew said.
Drew added that the interaction reflects the circumstances on both sides of the encounter.
“I think these are good kids in our city,” he said.
Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Jones said she reviewed the video and believes fear influenced both the officer and the driver.
“And I have no doubt from watching the video that the officer was very scared in that moment as well,” Jones said. “Above all else, we focus on our kids.”
No injuries were reported.
Drew said he has since been in contact with community members, including parents who reached out with concerns about what happened. He said he has spoken with them directly and explained the situation.
The chief also said the department is reviewing the incident internally and working with officers to determine what could be improved moving forward, while continuing conversations with the community.
Categories: Bad Cop
ScreaminMime 1 minute ago
Kate666 21 minutes ago
Gotta take the womans side on this! There was no threat to have ur gun out not to mention how close the woman got to both the cop and vehicle... apparently theres no threat... so ego cop coulda put his gun down and de escalate the situation ffs...
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