NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – A Newport News police officer was placed on administrative leave Saturday after shooting a suspect following a confrontation on the 600 block of 79th street, says NNPD.
The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m., in which preliminary investigation reveals a vehicle pulled up to an officer on scene and asked the officer for assistance after a confrontation took place inside the vehicle.
Police further explain that throughout the investigation, a struggle ensued between the officer and the occupant in the vehicle over a firearm the officer noticed earlier. During the struggle, the officer backed away. The suspect then proceeded to exit the vehicle and point the gun at the officer, according to NNPD…