Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate and Mayor Bobby Dyer will hold a 2:30 p.m. press conference to provide udpates on the shooting.
Two Virginia Beach police officers were killed in a shooting that began as a traffic stop late Friday night, police confirmed to WTKR News 3 Saturday morning.
VBPD are investigating the incident that occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Wendfield Drive near an apartment complex.
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"VBPD is currently investigating a shooting that has resulted in the tragic loss of one of our own and the serious injury of another," said Jody Saunders with the department's public affairs office early Saturday morning.
Hours later, Saunders send this update: "It is with profound regret that I inform you that the second officer in last night's shooting succumbed to his wounds this morning."
Investigators did not indicate the status of any suspect(s), but said there is "not believed to be any ongoing threat to the community related to this event."
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The VBPD official X account posted this message just after 8:30 a.m. Saturday:
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— Virginia Beach Police Department (@VBPD) February 22, 2025
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who represents parts of Virginia Beach, wrote on X:
This morning, our entire community mourns the tragic loss of two brave Virginia Beach police officers who were killed in the line of duty last night. As we await more information, please join me in praying for their loved ones and the Virginia Beach Police Department. Let justice be swift for those responsible.
The Norfolk Sheriff's Office offered condolences to VBPD in a post on X.
"Heartbreaking news out of Virginia Beach where local media reports one officer was killed and another seriously injured last night," they wrote. "We send our prayers to the officers' families, our brothers and sisters at @VBPD and everyone affected by this tragic situation."
Raw footage from scene of VBPD fatal shooting
State Sen. Bill DeSteph, who represents parts of Virginia Beach, also posted a message on X.
"I am so terribly saddened to receive this news this morning," he wrote. "Please keep this officer, their family, friends and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers as they begin to navigate such a profound loss."
Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate and Mayor Bobby Dyer will hold a press conference Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
