SCSO release information on Officer involved shooting

At the request of the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) the Virginia State Police (VSP) have conducted an investigation into the Officer involved shooting that resulted in the death of 64 year old Sean McCormack.

As a result of the investigation the Officers were cleared of any wrong doing in the shooting on July 25 on Copp Road south of Strasburg.

The report from the VSP was reviewed by the Shenandoah County Commonwealth’s Attorney.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney determined the Officers are also clear of any criminal wrong doing.

The SCSO also conducted an internal investigation of the incident and found the Deputy involved followed SCSO standard operating procedure.

The complete press release from Shenandoah County Sheriff Tim Carter as well as body camera footage is available here.

Be aware some of the footage may be consider graphic and contains some language.

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