Standoff on Riverside Avenue in Burlington Sunday ends in police shooting

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Police block off Riverside Ave. in Burlington on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. Photo by Charlotte Oliver/VTDiggerBURLINGTON — A Burlington police officer shot at a suspect on Sunday evening after a standoff with police on Riverside Avenue escalated throughout the day. Vermont State Police are currently investigating the shooting, according to a press release. Police stand behind cruiser with guns drawn on Riverside Ave. in Burlington on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2025. Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit is investigating the incident, Vermont State Police said in their release.