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The Virginian-Pilot
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two city police officers died after a shooting during a traffic stop late Friday night, authorities said in a news release.
The second officer “succumbed to his wounds” Saturday morning, according to an email from Jody Saunders, a spokesperson for the police department.
Very little information has been released.
The incident began as a traffic stop at around 11:30 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Wendfield Drive , Saunders said.
“As you can imagine, our officers and detectives are working diligently to piece together the details” of the shooting, Saunders said.
There is not believed to be an ongoing threat to the community, Saunders said.
“We are unable to share much information at this time as this is still very much an active investigation… We ask for your patience and understanding as we work to put the pieces of this tragic event together, make notifications, and grieve the loss of two of our own,” the Virginia Beach Police Department posted on X Saturday morning.
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— Virginia Beach Police Department (@VBPD) February 22, 2025
A press conference is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. with Police Chief Paul Neudigate , Mayor Bobby Dyer and other city officials.
No other information was provided.
This is a developing story. Check back throughout the day for updates.
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