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Mother of man killed in police shooting speaks after former Fairfax Co. officer indicted
The mother of a man who was shot and killed by a former Fairfax County police officer is speaking out after learning that the officer was indicted by a special grand jury, calling it a "small victory."
TYSONS CORNER, Va. - A former Fairfax County police officer has been indicted by a special grand jury for shooting and killing a Virginia man at Tysons Corner Center Mall in February.
Wesley Shifflett was indicted on Thursday on charges of manslaughter and reckless discharge of a weapon for shooting and killing Timothy McCree Johnson.
On February 22, 2023, Shifflett and other officers at Tysons mall followed Johnson after he allegedly stole a pair of sunglasses from the mall's Nordstrom store. They pursued Johnson into a wooded area near the mall, where Johnson was then shot and killed.
Fairfax County PD released body-worn camera footage of the incident in March.
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RAW BODY CAM: Police officer indicted for fatal Tyson's mall shooting
Fairfax County Police Department released body camera footage from an officer-involved fatal shooting at Tyson's mall in March. On October 12, former Officer Wesley Shifflett was indicted by a special grqand jury on charges of manslaughter and reckless discharge of a weapon.
"After reviewing the evidence in this case, I believe that probable cause existed that Shifflett committed a crime, and that the entirety of the evidence should be put to a jury of community members. Seeking justice blindly in cases involving officers improves public trust in the law enforcement agencies that serve and protect our communities; failing to do so disgraces the role of prosecutor and ruins the public’s trust in the justice system," said Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.
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Ex-officer indicted in deadly Tysons Corner shooting
A former Fairfax County police officer was indicted by a special grand jury Thursday for the fatal shooting of a suspected shoplifter in February.
In April, Descano requested a special grand jury to investigate the fatal shooting.
"The Fairfax County Police Department respects the criminal justice system and its processes. The announcement of a special grand jury indictment of a former FCPD officer strengthens our resolve to continue our focus on world-class training and data-informed policies consistent with the expectations of our community," said FCPD in a statement.