Coverage dated February 21, 2025

2 Virginia Beach police officers dead in shooting

Headline from FOX 5 DC

Two Virginia Beach police officers were shot and killed in the line of duty, according to Virginia Beach Police Department.

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FOX 5 DC
2 Virginia Beach police officers dead in shooting (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Feb 21, 2025
FOX 5 DC's feed description
Two Virginia Beach police officers were shot and killed in the line of duty, according to Virginia Beach Police Department.
NBC News
Two Virginia Beach officers killed in shooting during traffic stop (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 21, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Two police officers were shot and killed during a traffic stop in Virginia Beach late Friday evening, the Virginia Beach Police Department said.
UPI
Two Virginia Beach police officers killed during traffic stop (opens UPI)
Published Feb 21, 2025
UPI's feed description
Two Virginia police officers were shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop late Friday night, officials confirmed in a statement.
New York Times
2 Virginia Beach Police Officers Are Fatally Shot During a Traffic Stop (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 21, 2025
New York Times's feed description
The officers spotted a car with expired licensed plates and ordered the driver to stop, the police said. The driver who opened fire was later found dead.
New York Post
2 police officers killed during traffic stop in Virginia Beach (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 21, 2025
New York Post's feed description
The Virginia Beach Police Department confirmed the fatalities in a statement posted to social media on Saturday.
WHDH Boston
2 police officers killed during traffic stop in Virginia Beach - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Feb 21, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Two police officers in Virginia were shot and killed during a traffic stop late Friday night, authorities said.The Virginia Beach
Fox News
Two Virginia Beach police officers shot dead while 'defenseless' during late-night traffic stop (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 21, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Two Virginia officers were killed Friday night during a traffic stop in Virginia Beach.
CBS News
2 Virginia Beach police officers shot and killed during traffic stop (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 21, 2025
CBS News's feed description
The police department asked the public for patience as it works on the investigation and "grieve the loss of their own."

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