Vermont State Police identify slain victim and police officer who shot man in Orange, VT

Vermont State Police have identified the victim and the state trooper accused of shooting her in Orange, Vermont. Investigators say Trooper Adam Roaldi was the one who fired his weapon. At around 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, police say they received a request for a welfare check of a home on Spencer Road. The welfare check was requested by a local family support agency because of an incident involving a minor. At around 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Trooper Roaldi arrived at the home and spoke with those involved. Afterward, Roaldi noticed an unconscious man in a car in the driveway. Police have identified him as Jason Lowery of Central Vermont. According to police, Roaldi approached the car and notified dispatch of a possible overdose. He also requested an ambulance crew and additional police units. Lowery eventually regained consciousness after Roaldi started a conversation with him. According to police, Roaldi then noticed a sawed-off shotgun near Lowery in the car. Roaldi ordered him to get out of the vehicle. After resisting several times, Lowery got out but tried to grab the shotgun. That’s when the trooper shot Lowery. An autopsy revealed that Lowery died of gunshot wounds to the neck and torso. His death was ruled a homicide. Roaldi was uninjured but was taken to Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin for evaluation as a precautionary measure. He has since been released. Roaldi is currently on paid leave of absence, according to Vermont State Police protocol. State police say they are still investigating why Lowery was at the Spencer Road home. Lowery had an arrest warrant for fentanyl trafficking. Investigators also found drug paraphernalia in Lowery’s car. Vermont State Police say the struggle for the shotgun and the shooting were recorded by Roaldi’s body camera. Police say they will not release any further details until they complete a formal interview with Trooper Roaldi. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be referred to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for an independent review of the use of deadly force.

ORANGE, Vermont —

Vermont State Police have identified the victim and the state trooper accused of shooting her in Orange, Vermont.

According to investigators, it was police officer Adam Roaldi who fired his weapon.

At around 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, police say they received a request for a welfare check at a home on Spencer Road. The request was made by a local family support agency because of a problem involving a minor.

On Wednesday around 1:20 p.m., Trooper Roaldi arrived at the house and spoke with those involved.

Roaldi then noticed an unconscious man in a car in the driveway. Police identified him as Jason Lowery of Central Vermont. Roaldi approached the car and notified dispatch of a possible overdose. He also requested a rescue team and additional police units.

Lowery eventually regained consciousness after Roaldi began a conversation with him. According to police, Roaldi then noticed a sawed-off shotgun in the car next to Lowery.

Roaldi ordered him to get out of the vehicle. After repeated resistance, Lowery got out but wanted to grab the shotgun.

At that moment, the officer shot Lowery, police said.

An autopsy revealed that Lowery died of gunshot wounds to the neck and upper body. His death was ruled a homicide.

Roaldi was uninjured but was taken to the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin for a precautionary evaluation. He has since been released. Roaldi is currently on paid leave in accordance with Vermont State Police protocol.

State police say they are still investigating why Lowery was at the Spencer Road home. Lowery had an arrest warrant for fentanyl trafficking. Investigators also found drug paraphernalia in Lowery’s car.

Vermont State Police say the struggle over the shotgun and the shooting were captured by Roaldi’s body camera. Police say they will not release any further details until they have completed a formal interview with Trooper Roaldi.

Once the investigation is complete, the case will be turned over to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for independent review of the use of deadly force.