Vermont State Police Investigate Early Morning Officer-Involved Shooting in Williston
Vermont State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Williston that occurred early Thursday morning on Route 2A. A Williston police officer fired his weapon at a man, who sustained a gunshot wound to the hip and was later released from the University of Vermont Medical Center. The officer was also treated for minor injuries and placed on paid administrative leave. While the initial call was for a roadway hazard involving downed wires, details regarding the specific interactions leading to the shooting remain under investigation, with body and cruiser camera footage being reviewed.