Ambush, Killed two Virginia Police Officers, the suspect got into a Security Parking lot where the Police Cars are parked and he laid in wait until the Police Officers Exited their Police Station to go to work, or go to their Police Units. Then he shot two of them before they even could react... When they were in a Place where they thought they were secure they didn't feel that they were in any kind of Danger when they left the Station, However he killed Two. One was killed right away at the scene, the second died a couple of days later.

Just a tragic situation for this Police Station it would be hard to take if it happend here.

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Virginia Station Shooting Claims Second Officer's Life

Posted: May 17th, 2006 09:33 AM PDT

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Fairfax County police Officer Michael Garbarino, who was shot five times in an ambush outside a Fairfax County police station in Chantilly, Va., on May 8 died early Wednesday, police said.

Garbarino, 53, had been hospitalized in critical condition since the shooting and had shown signs of improvement before he died at 2:45 a.m., police said. He was the second officer to die in the attack at the Fairfax County Sully District police station.

Fairfax County Police Chief David Rohrer said, "Our family has again suffered a tremendous loss."

Garbarino was the first victim targeted by 18-year-old Michael Kennedy, of Centreville, who stormed toward the police station armed with seven guns. He fired at least 70 rounds from a modified AK-47-style assault weapon and a long-barreled, high-powered rifle.

Garbarino was sitting in the parking lot, in his police cruiser when Kennedy drove up in a hijacked van and began firing at Garbarino's vehicle.

Police said Garbarino managed to call for assistance, even after Kennedy had fired at least 12 shots at his cruiser, police said. Garbarino underwent hours of surgery and remained at Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Detective Vicky Armel was killed the day of the attack and was buried Saturday after a funeral with full police honors. A third officer was treated for minor injuries.

Garbarino was surrounded by his family, fellow officers and friends when he died, Rohrer said. He was married with two children, according to police.

The police department established a trust fund for Garbarino's family Tuesday after receiving numerous inquiries from the public. Donations can be sent to: Garbarino Family Trust Fund, c/o Fairfax County Federal Credit Union, 4201 Members Way, Fairfax, VA, 22030.

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POSTED: 6:21 pm EDT May 11, 2006

UPDATED: 7:04 pm EDT May 11, 2006

FAIRFAX, Va. -- A touching scene unfolded Thursday at the memorial outside a Fairfax County police station where a police officer was gunned down earlier this week.

Condolences have been pouring in for Detective Vicky Armel, as police continue to search for some answers in the puzzling case.

Thursday marks the third day since the ambush at the Sulley District police station.

Police have removed most of the evidence, such as shell casings and cars from the scene. A single rose marks the spot in the parking lot where Armel was shot.

Police said this is a difficult time for them because they must investigate while they continue to grieve.

Michael Kennedy opened fire at the police station on Monday, killing one officer and critically wounding another. Kennedy was also pronounced dead at the scene.

Questions continue to surround how the 18-year-old got onto the parking lot.

Police believe something may have been wrong with the lot's security gate or that Kennedy followed another vehicle into the lot.

Police are also looking into whether Kennedy was under the influence of drugs. Investigators said toxicology tests could take weeks.

Authorities are also still looking to speak directly with Kennedy's parents. They have been communicating with law enforcement officials through a lawyer.

Funeral arrangements for Armel are set for Saturday. The service will be held at 11 a.m. at the McLean Bible Church on the Leesburg Pike in Vienna.

There are no visitations scheduled.

The internment will be in Warrenton immediately following the services.

Fairfax County police have set up a trust fund for the Armel Family. Donation can be sent in care of the Fairfax County Federal Credit Union at 4201 Members Way, Fairfax, Virginia 22030.

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Community Continues To Grieve After Police Shooting

Officer Condition Improves, Armel Funeral Plans Made

POSTED: 5:28 pm EDT May 10, 2006

UPDATED: 12:10 am EDT May 11, 2006

CHANTILLY, Va. -- It's been a difficult week for the Sully District Police Station in Chantilly after a shooting rampage earlier this week.

According to police, a suspected gunman, identified as 18-year-old Michael Kennedy, drove onto the police department's parking lot and opened fire on officers, killing nine-year veteran Vicky Armel and critically wounding a 23-year veteran of the force who the Washington Post has identified as 53-year-old Michael Garbarino.

Hundreds of people attended a vigil for Armel Wednesday night.

"I can tell you that I have been a Fairfax County police officer for almost 26 years, and my love for this department, my love for the men and women who serve this community, is unwavering," said Col. David Rohrer of the Fairfax County Police, who spoke at the vigil.

Residents also expressed their sorrow at what happened.

"I just think it was the right thing to do," said one resident. "I live right down the street, and never in a million years would I have imagined that something so tragic would have happened."

Chuck Peters, Deputy Chief of Parole Operations, said work is temporarily suspended for the 103 officers employed at the Sully station and all police operations have been shut down as officers deal with their grief.

Officers from other stations are working extra hours and coming in on their days off to pick up the extra patrols.

Officials said Wednesday the station has been a crime scene since Monday's attack. Police and personal vehicles were hit by gunfire and some officers have not been able to drive their personal vehicles home because they are a part of the crime scene, according to authorities.

Meanwhile, police said their spirits have been lifted by an outpouring of support for the victims.

At a press conference Wednesday at the Sully station, Police Chief David Rohrer thanked the community.

Michael Frey, who represents the Sully District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors said his hopes and prayers are with the Armel family as well as the family of the injured officer.

People have brought flowers to the Sully District Station and have been continuing to offer their condolences to the officers' co-workers and families.

"Vicky Armel was just a fantastic police officer and a really compassionate caring person," Pete Earley told News4 reporter Tony Dorsey.

Earley said his son was arrested after he broke into a stranger's home to take a bubble bath during a psychotic breakdown. That was five years ago and Armel was the arresting officer. After filing her police report she could have simply walked away, but Pete Earley said Armel got his son placed in a mental illness treatment facility.

"She absolutely did not have to do that," Pete Earley said.

Meanwhile, doctors say the officer wounded in Monday's shooting incident has shown signs of improvement.

"I think we're leaving the difficult stages," said Dr. Samir Fakhry of Inova Regional Trauma Center.

Doctors said they have stabilized the officer's condition and are preparing to perform reconstruction surgery.

They said the officer could be in the hospital for another two to three weeks.

A vigil for the victims is planned for Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Funeral services for Armel will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the McLean Bible Church on the Leesburg Pike in Vienna.

There are no visitations scheduled. The internment will be in Warrenton immediately following the services.

Fairfax County police have set up a trust fund for the Armel Family. Donations can be sent in care of the Fairfax County Federal Credit Union which is located at 4201 Members Way, Fairfax, VA 22030.

More Details Released From Fatal Police Shooting

Police: Kennedy Had Numerous Weapons

POSTED: 6:42 am EDT May 9, 2006

UPDATED: 8:04 pm EDT May 9, 2006

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FAIRFAX, Va. -- Police said a teenage gunman opened fire outside the Fairfax County Police Sully District Station Monday afternoon, killing a female officer and wounding two others.

Police Chief David Rohrer said a 40-year-old female detective, identified as Vicky Armel, is the first officer to die at the hands of an assailant in the 66-year history of the department.

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And police said a 53-year-old officer remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery late Monday night. It was not clear whether the third officer, a 28-year-old man, was shot or suffered his injuries from flying glass or a ricocheting bullet.

"My 1,320 officers, plus our civilian employees and all of our employees, are grieving," Rohrer said. "We are supporting the family of the officer who is seriously wounded and we are supporting, obviously, the family of the officer who was killed in the line of duty."

Police have identified the suspected gunman as 18-year-old Michael Kennedy. They said he targeted the officers.

Police said that Kennedy attempted to carjack a Ford pickup truck in the London Towne community in the Centreville area at about 3:30 p.m., but was not successful and he fled on foot. Witnesses said that he was dressed in complete camoflauge gear and a black mask and was armed with several rifles and pistols.

At 3:45 p.m., police said, Kennedy was successful in carjacking a white work van in the 6200 block of Paddington Lane and drove to the Sully District substation.

The first reports of gunfire in the parking lot were at 3:52 p.m. Police said Kennedy drove to the back of the station, exited the van and opened fire on a cruiser. Inside was an officer who was preparing to go off duty. That officer was hit by five bullets and is now in critical condition at a local hospital.

Police said the gunman then walked deeper into the parking lot and encountered Armel. Gunfire was exchanged, and Armel was struck several times. She later died at the hospital.

"She was performing her duty, and as the attack unfolded, she acted with courage and returned fire, consistent with her oath, her training and her dedication as a police officer," Rohrer said.

Michael Kennedy

Kennedy then continued walking into the parking lot. An officer who just arrived for duty armed himself and exchanged gunfire. Several other officers also responded, and there was confusion as to how many gunmen were shooting at the substation.

Finally, two officers who responded were able to shoot and kill Kennedy in the parking lot.

Police said Kennedy was armed with five pistols, an AK-47-style of assault rifle and a long-barreled, high-powered hunting rifle. Investigators said he had multiple ammunitions for each weapon.

Police said Kennedy fired at least 70 rounds during the gunfight.

Armel was a member of the Fairfax County Police Department for nine years. Her husband is also a Fairfax County detective. They are the parents of two young children.

"Detective Armel embodied the values, the courage and the professionalism inherent in policing," Rohrer said. "She will be sorely missed, but she will remain in our hearts and our memories forever."

"Vicky Armel was an absolutely marvelous human being and she was a top-notch police officer," Prosecutor Robert Horan said. "On the day she died, she was doing her job right to the end, right to the last moment. That's the kind of person she was. It's the kind of person her career stamped her to be."

Kennedy was a 2005 graduate of Westfield High School.

"I went to school with him, I met him in the seventh grade," said a former classmate, Peter Kirschner. "We used to have lunch together. Personally, he was kind of dark, like Gothic. He always used to play violent video games and stuff and he used to talk about it when he used to come to school."

Kirschner added that Kennedy used to wear military-style clothing to school.

Police said they are interested in knowing what Kennedy was doing before he arrived at the police station, as well as where he acquired all of the weapons. A friend of family told News4 that Kennedy's father is an avid hunter.

Police said Tuesday morning that they were trying to make contact with Kennedy's family, even giving out a phone number for them to call. Officials said they made contact Tuesday afternoon.

Investigators have searched Kennedy's home. Sources said they found items of interest during the search.

While the investigation is ongoing, Horan said someday people will look back on the incident and see numerous heroes from the day of the shooting.

"I'll tell you this. When this story is all written, there's a tremendous amount of heroism out there yesterday afternoon at the Sully police station," Horan said. "A number of police officers stood up and faced automatic rifle fire and did their jobs. The heroism involved was enormous. I really think the citizens of this county come to expect that from the police, and you can be proud of what they did yesterday under the most horrific conditions."

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Garbarino Family Trust Fund
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4201 Members Way, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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Two Other Officers Wounded

POSTED: 12:55 pm EDT May 9, 2006

UPDATED: 8:02 pm EDT May 9, 2006

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CHANTILLY, Va. -- Vicky Armel was shot and killed Monday afternoon during a shooting rampage outside of the Sully District police substation.

Armel, a nine-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department, was the first officer to die at the hands of an assailant in the department's history.

Two other officers were wounded. One remains in critical condition.

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Police said Armel encountered the gunman in the parking lot after he had already shot another officer five times while he was sitting in a police cruiser. Armel exchanged gunfire with the shooter, and Armel was struck several times.

She later died at a local hospital.

"She was performing her duty, and as the attack unfolded, she acted with courage and returned fire, consistent with her oath, her training and her dedication as a police officer," Police Chief David Rohrer said.

Armel leaves behind a husband, who is also a Fairfax County detective, and two young children.

Neighbors in her Rappahanock County community called her a doting and devoted mother, a tireless worker in her church and a woman who wasn't afraid of anything.

Church members that attended services with Armel and her family said they are now concerned about her children.

"They know the risks [of being a police officer] from ages 7 and 5 ... they understand that mommy's dead," said Pastor Mark Jenkins of Mountain View Community Church.

"Detective Armel embodied the values, the courage and the professionalism inherent in policing," Rohrer said. "She will be sorely missed, but she will remain in our hearts and our memories forever."

While the investigation is ongoing, Horan said someday people will look back on the incident and see numerous heroes from the day of the shooting.

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2 Dead After Fairfax Co. Police Station Shooting

POSTED: 4:12 pm EDT May 8, 2006

UPDATED: 12:27 am EDT May 9, 2006

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CHANTILLY, Va. -- A teenage gunman opened fire outside a suburban Washington, D.C., police station Monday, killing one officer and wounding two others before he was shot and killed at the scene, authorities said.

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A 40-year-old female detective died at a hospital after the shooting, said police Chief David Rohrer, who did not identify the woman, a nine-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department. A 53-year-old officer was in critical condition and undergoing surgery late Monday night, while the third was treated for minor injuries.

"All information points to the act of a lone, troubled individual -- not a conspiracy, not an act of terrorism," said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerald Connolly. "It would appear that the gunman specifically targeted the police."

Police sources said the gunman, identified as Michael Kennedy, targeted the officers, News4 reported. The female detective had recently served a criminal warrant on the suspect, resulting from an argument during which a dog was killed. They also were uncertain whether the 18-year-old gunman shot himself or was killed in the exhange of gunfire in the parking lot of the Sully District Station during the 3:30 p.m. attack.

"I went to school with him, I met him in the seventh grade," said a former classmate, Peter Kirschner. "We used to have lunch together. "Personally, he was kind of dark, like gothic. He always used to play violent video games and stuff and he used to talk about it when he used to come to school."

Kennedy was a 2005 graduate of Westfield High School. Kirschner added that Kennedy used to wear military clothing to school.

"It's shocking, it hits close to home," said another former classmate, Marc Capistrant. "I remember he wrote some really weird poems, took some pictures of himself wearing a gas mask. Strange stuff like that. I thought it was kind of awkward."

Mary Ann Jennings, a Fairfax County police spokeswoman, said the gunman had a rifle and two handguns and had stolen a van that he drove to the station after unsuccessfully attempting to carjack a pickup truck.

Jennings said they did not know "exactly who he was targeting except to say he was targeting police officers." He was crouched between two vehicles in the station's parking lot when he was killed.

Rohrer would not discuss details of the investigation.

"It's going to be unraveling slowly," Jennings said. "We don't have a clue at this point. I'm sure some of the investigators are starting to put that together."

It was not clear whether the third officer, a 28-year-old man, was shot or sustained his injuries from flying glass or a ricocheting bullet.

"His family knows that he's coming home healthy and maybe a little banged up, but healthy," Jennings said.

For hours after the shootings, area roads were blocked and nearby buildings, including a high school, were locked down as police sought other possible suspects. Police later determined there was just one gunman, said police spokeswoman Lt. Amy Lubas. An all-clear was given to the school about three hours after the shootings.

"It's always wise in the aftermath of something like this for people to be extra vigilant," Jennings said.

Rohrer said the detective was the first to die at the hands of an assailant in the 66-year history of the department. Ironically, the department had held a memorial service earlier in the day for officers who had been killed in traffic accidents in the line of duty.

"This is a difficult day for us," Rohrer said. "She was an exemplary detective for us. We love her greatly."

Officials said the shooter was shot and killed by return fire from police.

All Fairfax County police stations were placed on lockdown. Westfield High School was on lockdown for several hours. The lockdown was lifted at about 6:30 p.m.

Initial reports indicated that someone armed with a rifle started shooting at the police station.

Donald Lawson

Witness Donald Lawson said he was driving by the police station at the time of the shootings. He told News4 that his truck suddenly stopped and that a window of his truck was blown out by what appeared to be a bullet. Lawson suffered cuts to his face from breaking glass. Police have impounded his truck for evidence.

Police were on the lookout for a white Ford pick-up truck that may be related to the shootings. The truck, which had Virginia plates, was recovered in Centreville.

Police did search for at least one other possible suspect, but police could not confirm that a second person was involved. Officers did search in the Centreville area late Monday afternoon.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006

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