Two Police Officers Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—On Friday night, two police officers in Virginia were shot and killed during a traffic stop, according to authorities.

The Virginia Beach Police Department confirmed the tragic loss in a statement shared on social media on Saturday. Additional details are not currently available.

“We cannot provide much information at this time as this remains an ongoing investigation,” the police department’s statement noted. “However, we want to reassure the community that there is no active threat.”

The police department requested the community’s patience as they continue with the investigation and process the grief of this loss.

A representative for the police department did not immediately reply to an emailed request for further comment.