Road Rage Nightmare on I-495: Woman and Dog Stabbed Dead
A terrifying road rage attack on Virginia’s I-495 left a woman and her dog dead, and three others seriously injured. The brutal stabbing shocked Fairfax County on Sunday afternoon, turning a busy highway into a crime scene.
Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot Dead by Police
Virginia State Police confronted the attacker near exit 52 on I-495 southbound. When the man lunged at officers, a trooper fired in self-defense, killing him instantly. His identity remains under wraps. Authorities confirmed the trooper was unharmed and ruled out any terrorism links.
Victims’ Identities Kept Private Amid Ongoing Probe
The 39-year-old female victim and her dog died at the scene. Three others were rushed to hospital with stab wounds. Police are withholding all names as they investigate the cause of this savage attack.
Massive Traffic Chaos as Police Seal Off Highway
VDOT shut all southbound lanes of I-495’s outer loop between Gallows Road and Little River Turnpike for hours. Drivers were forced to detour at Exit 50A. The stabbing came after a crash, turning a routine traffic jam into a horrifying nightmare.