Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Cedric Butler
Gender : Unknown
Age : 27
Race : Black
Date : 12/10/2024
Location : Rosslyn Metro Station
City : Arlington
County : Arlington
State : Virginia
Agency : Arlington County Police Department (ACPD)
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Unhoused man killed by police during service call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/10/2024, at approximately 3:45 PM, Arlington County Police Department officers responded to a report of an unhoused person with a knife inside a business on the 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard. Officers located the individual on the top floor of the Rosslyn Metro Station. As officers attempted to detain the individual, he reportedly produced a knife, leading to a physical altercation during which an officer opened fire, striking him.
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He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Two officers sustained injuries that required no hospitalization.
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The incident is under investigation by the regional Critical Incident Report Team, with findings to be reviewed by the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: One fatality
