Police Standoff, One Dead

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Updated: 2:01 PM Mar 9, 2009 Police Standoff, One Dead Front Royal, Va. Virginia State Police say one person is dead following a Sunday morning standoff with police. Posted: 4:01 PM Mar 8, 2009 Reporter: Garon Wade Email Address: garon.wade@whsv.com

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Virginia State Police say one person is dead following a Sunday morning standoff with police.

VSP Sgt. F.L. Tyler says, shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, the driver of a car that was pulled over allegedly began firing at officers.

Tyler says police shot back, killing the driver. It happened at the entrance of Skyline Drive.

A passenger of the car was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. Police have not released the identities of the victim or the passenger.

The entrance to Skyline Drive remains closed as police conduct an investigation. The FBI is investigating the incident.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 at 12:25 PM

I think it's safe to assume it's the same incident.

Posted by: Curiousity Location: Page County on Mar 9, 2009 at 03:21 AM

Still waiting for update. From my scanner, it was a car chase (possibly started from Southern Entrance of Skyline, Page County), speeds in excess of 55-60 mph. Police used spike strip to stop vehicle, shots fired at police and then subject was down by gunshot wound. Culpepper Rescue called. Wanting to know if this is the same incidents or seperate.

Posted by: Curiousity Location: Page County on Mar 9, 2009 at 01:31 AM

I would like to hear more on exactly how this story actually occurred. I would like to verify the version I heard on the scanner.

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