Crime
Jared Llamado Identified as Suspect in Fatal I-495 Road Rage Stabbing
Troopers kill alleged I-495 road-rage stabber who left 1 dead, 3 hurt
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police have identified the suspect in Sunday’s fatal road rage stabbing along Interstate 495 as 32-year-old Jared Llamado of McLean, Virginia.
According to authorities, troopers responded at approximately 1:17 p.m. to reports of a road rage incident on the southbound lanes of I-495 near Exit 52.
Upon arrival, officers discovered four individuals suffering from stab wounds.
One of the victims, 39-year-old Michelle Adams, later died from her injuries.
A dog at the scene was also fatally stabbed.
Three additional victims were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries.
Investigators state that the stabbings occurred following a vehicle crash on the highway.
When troopers encountered Llamado, he was still armed with a knife believed to be the weapon used in the attack.
Police said he confronted officers and failed to comply with commands, prompting a trooper to discharge his firearm in self-defense. Llamado was pronounced dead at the scene.
The involved trooper was not injured during the encounter.
Video circulated online appears to show a female bystander attempting to intervene during the attack on Adams.
Authorities believe that individual may have also been stabbed while trying to stop the assault, though officials have not publicly confirmed specific victim identities beyond Adams.
The Virginia State Police emphasized that the incident is not believed to be terrorism-related.
The motive remains under investigation.
The violence caused significant traffic disruptions, with all southbound lanes of I-495’s Outer Loop between Gallows Road and Little River Turnpike temporarily closed for several hours. The roadway has since reopened.
The investigation remains ongoing.
AUSTIN, Texas — A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support the family of Ryder Harrington, one of the victims killed in this weekend’s mass shooting in downtown Austin.
The attack occurred early Sunday morning along West Sixth Street, a busy entertainment district near the University of Texas campus.
Three people were killed and at least 14 others were injured when a gunman opened fire outside a crowded bar area.
Loved ones described Ryder as “a beloved son, brother, and friend whose kindness and presence touched countless lives.”
The fundraiser aims to assist his family with funeral costs and related expenses as they cope with what relatives have called an unimaginable loss.
The Austin Police Department identified the suspect as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, a Senegalese-born naturalized U.S. citizen.
Investigators say Diagne initially began firing from inside his vehicle before exiting and continuing the attack on foot into a crowd of civilians.
Officers who were already positioned nearby responded within seconds and engaged the suspect, fatally shooting him.
Authorities indicated that the rapid response likely prevented additional casualties.
Three victims were pronounced dead.
At least 14 others were transported to area hospitals, several of whom remain in critical condition.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, including its Joint Terrorism Task Force, has joined the investigation.
Officials confirmed that the case is being reviewed as a potential act of terrorism.
According to investigators, the suspect was wearing clothing bearing the phrase “Property of Allah” at the time of the attack.
A Quran was recovered from his vehicle, and additional reports state he was wearing an undershirt displaying imagery associated with the Iranian flag. Authorities are examining whether ideological motivations or international events may have influenced the attack, though no final determination regarding motive has been formally announced.
Newly released video footage captures the moment the suspect opened fire, underscoring the rapid and chaotic nature of the incident.
Law enforcement officials continue to review surveillance video, digital evidence, and witness statements as part of the ongoing investigation.
City leaders have pledged transparency as additional verified information becomes available.
Community members continue to mourn the victims while expressing gratitude for the swift actions of responding officers who intervened during the active threat.