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Officer John Hawk pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for striking and killing Kenneth Vinyard, who was attempting to provide information about a shooting. Hawk, dressed in civilian clothes, confronted Vinyard, leading to his death from blunt force trauma and stress. Sentenced to five years of probation, Hawk apologized to Vinyard’s family. Vinyard was described as a crucial family figure.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff