VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach police officer was killed following a shooting that began as a traffic stop late Friday night, police confirmed to WTKR News 3. VBPD are currently investigating the incident that occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Wendfield Drive. "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. "As you can imagine, our officers and detectives are working diligently to piece together the details of the incident and gather all the evidence." Police say the incident started as a traffic stop, but no further details were available. 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." Norfolk Police offered condolences to their VBPD partners 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." 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."
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