Police responded to a shots fired call. Nelson and another man led officers on a chase. Police allege one of the men shot an officer in the leg, who returned fire as the two men ran off. Officers later found Nelson, with both Nelson and police firing at each other. Nelson died on the scene.
Agency: Alexandria Police Department
Motive: Shooting
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Michael K. Nelson
Death Date: October 26, 2020
County: Fairfax
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Washington Post Database ID: 6270