Crime & Safety
No Charges in Officer-Involved Shooting in Fredericksburg
Officer struggled with the suspect during a traffic stop in March. State investigators say shooting was justified.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA — A city police officer will not face charges after the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old city resident as the two men struggled during a traffic stop in March.
The Virginia State Police announced the results of its investigation on Monday, noting that prosecutors involved in the case have also declined to prosecute the officer after determining the shooting was "lawful and justified."
Travis J. Blair, 33, refused to cooperate with the officer during a March 22 traffic stop, state police said at the time.
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He allegedly put the car in drive and dragged the officer approximately 600 feet before the car crashed into a ditch.
Blair attempted to flee, according to investigators, but the officer was able to catch up.
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The officer's gun went off during the struggle, striking Blair in the leg. He was treated at Mary Washington Hospital for several hours before he died.
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