We are deeply saddened that an athlete participating in the World Police & Fire Games passed away today at the cycling event in Prince William County. Two other athletes are severely injured. Please join us as we keep these athletes, their families and friends in our thoughts and prayers during this tragic and challenging time.

Joint Statement from Chairman Sharon Bulova; Police Chief Ed Roessler; Fire Chief Richard Bowers; Sheriff Stacey Kincaid; Dave Rohrer, Deputy County Executive for Public Safety; Bill Knight, President & CEO, Fairfax 2015 Inc; Michael Graham, President, World Police & Fire Games Federation; and Robert Vogel, Regional Director, National Park Service, National Capital Region

 For Immediate Release: July 2, 2015

Media Contacts:

Tony Castrilli

Director of Public Affairs

Fairfax County Government

anthony.castrilli@fairfaxcounty.gov

 

Lindsey Doane

Communications Director

Office of Chairman Sharon Bulova

lindsey.doane@fairfaxcounty.gov