The Virginia Beach community is mourning the devastating loss of two police officers, Officer Christopher Reese, 30, and Officer Cameron Girvin, 25, who were fatally shot in the line of duty during a traffic stop on Friday night. The tragedy has drawn national attention, with reports detailing the senseless violence that claimed the lives of these two young officers.
Please see the national news outlets below for further details on the events that unfolded and the response from Virginia Beach’s law enforcement.
Two Virginia Beach police officers shot dead while ‘defenseless’ during late-night traffic stop
Two Virginia Beach police officers killed during traffic stop, suspect found dead
Suspect fatally shot two Virginia Beach officers, then ‘calmly walked away’
Officer Reese and Officer Girvin were committed to protecting and serving their community. Their dedication to duty and promising futures were tragically cut short in an act of violence that has left Virginia Beach grieving.
