fox29.com
58%
126
Va. police officer fired after accused of excessive force in traffic stop of Black Army officer
WINDSOR, Va. - Officials in Virginia say a police officer accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop of a Black Army officer has been fired hours after the state's governor called for an independent investigation into the incident.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherIn a statement, the town of Windsor said it joined calls from elected officials, including Gov. Ralph Northam, in requesting an investigation by Virginia State Police into the December 2020 encounter.During the incident, two Windsor officers were accused of drawing their guns, pointing them at U.S.