State Dept. confirms suspect killed by trooper after I-495 stabbings was a foreign service officer

Suspect killed by trooper after I-495 stabbings was a foreign service officer

The man who was shot and killed by a Virginia State trooper after allegedly stabbing four people and a dog on I-495 in Fairfax County on Sunday was a foreign service officer, according to the State Department.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - The man who was shot and killed by a Virginia State trooper after allegedly stabbing four people and a dog on I-495 in Fairfax County on Sunday was a foreign service officer, according to the State Department.

The backstory:

The incident was reported around 1:20 p.m. Sunday on the southbound lanes near Exit 52 in Fairfax County. 

A Virginia State trooper was called to the scene for a report of a road rage incident. When the trooper arrived on scene, he was confronted by a male suspect, who was carrying a knife. The trooper then shot the suspect in self-defense.

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The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Jared Llamado was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The trooper was not injured.

Four stabbing victims were located at scene. Michelle Adams, 39, of Fairfax, Va., succumbed to her injuries. A dog was also stabbed and has since died. 

The other three victims were a 36-year-old female, a 37-year-old female, and a 40-year-old female. They were all taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Officials say the stabbings happened following a crash on the interstate. The crash remains under investigation.

What they're saying:

A State Department spokesperson issued a statement to FOX 5, saying: 

"We are aware of the tragic incident that involved a Foreign Service Officer and occurred on Sunday, March 1, in Fairfax County, Virginia.

We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy.

As this is an ongoing investigation being led by the Virginia State Police, we refer you to them for details about the incident."

Police say this incident is not believed to be terrorism-related.

Foreign service officer:

According to the State Department, foreign service officers are charged with advocating for American interests and helping shape global policy.

These individuals work with foreign governments to further the economic, political and humanitarian causes in the interest of the U.S.

There are five foreign service officer career tracks. They include consular officers, economic officers, management officers, political officers and public diplomacy officers. 

Here's a quick breakdown of those offices, per the State Department. 

• Consular Officers: Protect and serve U.S. citizens abroad, facilitate legal travel to the U.S. for foreign visitors.
• Economic Officers: Promote U.S. prosperity, strengthen scientific, energy, health and technological cooperation.
• Management Officers: Lead embassy operations from logistics and staffing to property and budget.
• Political Officers: Analyze current events, advocate for U.S. policy positions, and manage programs.
• Public Diplomacy Officers: Connect with global audiences to build mutual understanding and support for U.S. policy.