The Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to allow negotiations on a possible merger, which has already drawn criticism by dispatchers and led to a petition against such a move.
While the motive and sequence of events remain under investigation, the two men had been at Brickhouse Tavern prior to the shooting. The area is popular with William & Mary students.
The shooting happened early Wednesday in Williamsburg. James City County police officer Michael Trenton Rusk is accused of shooting another off-duty officer multiple times.
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“I understand the significance I hold in this position and I am excited to show that I am the chief of police. I want every citizen in James City County to feel safe to live and work here. I think it’s so important and I won’t take for granted the opportunity.”