Man shot and killed by police after barricade inside Arlington convenience store
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Key Points:
- A man was shot and killed by police after barricading himself in a convenience store on Columbia Pike in Arlington and threatening officers with a knife.
- The incident began around 6:15 p.m. Friday when police responded to reports of a disorderly individual yelling at patrons outside the store.
- The man ignored commands, entered the store, and remained barricaded inside for several hours while police attempted negotiations.
- Around 9 p.m., the man pulled out a knife during an arrest attempt, prompting two officers to fire multiple shots, fatally wounding him.
- The Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting, and both officers involved have been placed on administrative leave per department policy.
