Officer's Gun Drawn Amid Prom Night Chaos

A viral 15-second video shows a Newport News officer drawing his gun on a car full of young people after two 911 calls—claims of running teens and someone thrown from a vehicle. But the full story reveals a chaotic post-prom scene: 16 cars, minors hanging out of windows, and a parking garage with curfew signs. Surveillance caught people falling and an officer nearly struck by a car going the wrong way. The chief says the officer faced two simultaneous dangers, used understandable but strong language, and eventually calmed down after a conversation with the cooperative driver. Seven to ten youths were charged with curfew violations. The department stands by the officer’s actions as reasonable under the circumstances—and urges teens to avoid risky behavior late at night. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c1e0ee85314fa8f