Police Shooting of Jack William Davidson | Virginia Beach News

A 24-year-old man, Jack William Davidson, was shot by police in Virginia Beach after refusing to drop an 11-inch knife held to his face. Officers first used a less-lethal sponge round, which failed, before firing a live round that left him with life-threatening injuries. He’s now facing charges of disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice. The officer involved is on administrative leave as multiple investigations — including by the police department and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office — are underway to determine what happened. The scene drew a heavy police presence and emergency response. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/9f1fe15e8599b4f7