Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano released his findings into the April 23, 2025, officer-involved shooting on Majestic Lane in Fair Oaks. He concluded that Officer Ian Lachapelle “reasonably believed deadly force was necessary” when he opened fire on Wali during a violent traffic stop.
Wali, a Fairfax resident, became irate during a routine traffic stop for an expired inspection sticker, ultimately pulling a gun and firing shots at officers, who returned fire and fatally struck him…