Independent Citizen Review Board fails to come to a…
The Independent Citizen Review Board in Virginia Beach failed to reach a consensus on the internal affairs investigation into the death of Donovon Lynch, leading to incomplete findings and leaving the family unsatisfied with the lack of clarity surrounding their son’s shooting. The board members’ differing opinions and the absence of six members prevented any recommendations from being made.
Key Facts
- The Independent Citizen Review Board (ICRB) was unable to reach a consensus on the internal affairs investigation into Donovon Lynch’s death
- Only five out of eleven ICRB members voted in favor of the findings, while one member, Joe Jackson, believed it was incomplete
- Lynch’s son did not receive a warning from police before being shot, which is against Virginia law and department policy
Incident Details
| Location | Virginia Beach, City, State |
| Department | Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) |
| Officers Involved | Officer Simmons |
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