Ward-Blake was 24 when he was pulled over in Oxon Hill by Prince George’s County police in October for driving a car with expired tags, authorities said. “We intend to work very closely with Prince George’s in helping them not only institute countywide reforms but help their public officials . Powers said Thursday that Shand’s shooting was justified because Shand charged at officers with two knives. ADThe death of Shand and injury of Ward-Blake galvanized organizers and community advocates in Prince George’s County. Aponte worked as a Prince George’s officer from 1998 to 2004, when he left to join another law enforcement agency, and returned in 2005, the release said.

Source: Washington Post September 10, 2020 20:16 UTC