NASA Confirms Its Executive Involved in Fatal Shooting of Neighbor

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – NASA confirmed in a statement that one of its executives was involved in a recent fatal shooting in the US state of Virginia.

Michael Hetle, 52, allegedly shot and killed his 24-year-old neighbor Javon Prather on Tuesday afternoon in Springfield, Virginia, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Hetle is held without bond after being charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, the release said.

The investigation into the shooting incident is still ongoing, the release added.

US media reported that Hetle was previously involved in two fatal shootings when he worked as a police officer in the US state of Washington, but he was cleared from having a connection in both incidents.

Sourse: sputniknews.com