The Georgetown Hoyas women's basketball team was mocked on social media Tuesday for a post mourning the death of a former player after police body camera footage was released.
The Hoyas commemorated Sidney Wilson, who was shot and killed during an incident with police, in a post on September 20th. Wilson played on the women's basketball team and graduated in 2013.
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Sidney Wilson was seen on video slashing a police officer. (Fairfax County Police Department)
On Tuesday, police body camera footage of the fatal incident in Fairfax County, Virginia, was released. The video showed the 33-year-old attacking crisis intervention officer Peter Lew, who approached Wilson's apartment when her doctor raised concerns about her mental health.
The footage showed Wilson suddenly opening the door and immediately slashing Liu with a knife. The officer quickly retreated into the hallway, drew his gun and ordered Wilson to retreat. The video shows Wilson pushing Liu back and her chasing after him with a knife.
As Wilson continued to attack with the knife, Liu fired his gun. He pushed her away into an open hallway, but Wilson grabbed him and continued to attack him with the knife, causing Lew to fire more shots. The officers then retreated into a long hallway as Wilson collapsed.
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No. 45 Sasha Goodlett of the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets picks up No. 13 of the Georgetown Hoyas during the third round of the 2012 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill on March 20, 2012. Retrieves rebound from Sidney Wilson. North Carolina. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Footage from two officers who responded immediately after the incident shows Liu's face covered in blood from where Wilson cut him on the forehead. One of the officers tried to resuscitate Wilson but was unsuccessful.
“Our officers acted bravely. They certainly showed character under pressure,” Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said at a news conference Monday.
X users flooded the Hoyas' account with posts and footage of Wilson.
Wilson played for the Hoyas from 2009 to 2012.
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The woman who carried the knife was identified as Sidney Wilson, 33. (Fairfax County Police Department)
She averaged 3.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game during her junior season with the Hoyas. She led the team with 24 blocks.
FOX News' Anders Hagström contributed to this report.
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