Off-duty US Park Police officer fatally shoots another officer in McLean
An off-duty U.S. Park Police officer is facing charges after fatally shooting another officer in McLean, Virginia, early Sunday, according to Fairfax County police.
After receiving a phone report of an “unintentional shooting,” officers responded to the 1700 block of Old Meadow Rd. around 12:20 a.m., according to a news release from police.
On the scene, police found the body of 22-year-old Jesse Brown Hernandez, who had suffered gunshot wounds to the upper body.
According to police, their investigation has indicated that alcohol may have been a factor in the death. Alexander Roy, 25, of McLean, reportedly believed the firearm was unloaded when he pulled the trigger and fatally shot Hernandez.
Three of the four individuals in the apartment during the shooting were off-duty U.S. Park Police officers, including the shooter and victim.
Roy has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and is being held on no bond, according to police.
Police said they are continuing to investigate the circumstances around the shooting and encourage anyone with information to call 703-246-7800, option 2.