US EditionMan Killed During Alleged Break-in at Virginia State Police Special Agent's Home
An off-duty Virginia State Police agent was injured while fatally shooting a 40-year-old man attempting forced entry during a home invasion, authorities said.
- Virginia State Police said Sunday afternoon that troopers are investigating a fatal shooting on Lee Road in the Bay Colony neighborhood after a 40-year-old man tried to break into an off-duty Virginia State Police special agent's home.
- State police say the unidentified 40-year-old man attempted to force his way inside the off-duty Virginia State Police special agent's front door, prompting a physical struggle during which the agent fired his service weapon and struck the man.
- The off-duty special agent sustained moderate injuries and was taken to an area hospital, and per department policy on administrative leave, has been placed on leave during the shooting review.
- The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation's Richmond Division is handling the inquiry, officials said no further details are released and urged public and media to avoid the area to protect the scene.
- Residents said the Bay Colony area is typically quiet and expressed fear and questions after the shooting, while police have not released the intruder's identity or confirmed if the off-duty agent knew him.
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Man shot and killed while trying to break into an off-duty state police agent's home in Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Virginia State Police says an off-duty special agent shot and killed a man trying to break into his Virginia Beach home. The shooting happened in the Bay Colony neighborhood of the city just before noon Sunday. State Police say a 40-year-old man tried to break into the home and got into an altercation with the off-duty agent, who then fired his service weapon during the struggle, hitting the man. The man wa…
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Daily PressMan shot to death by state police special agent at home in Bay Colony, Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH — A man was shot to death midday Sunday in the Bay Colony neighborhood at the home of a Virginia State Police special agent. Around 11:45 a.m., police say an unidentified 40-year-old man went to the agent’s front door and tried to break in, according to news release. The agent, who has also not been identified, then got into a physical confrontation with the man. During the fight, the agent shot the man with his service weapon, po…
Man killed during alleged break-in at Virginia State Police special agent's home
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. A 40-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday after authorities say he tried to break into the Virginia Beach home of an off-duty Virginia State Police special agent.The man attempted to force his way inside the agent's home on Lee Road around 11:45 a.m. when a struggle broke out, according to Sgt. Michelle Anaya with Virginia State Police.During the altercation, the agent fired his service weapon, striking the man, Anaya said…
Man fatally shot by Virginia State Police Special Agent in burglary attempt
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- A man was fatally shot following a burglary attempt into the residence of a Virginia State Police Special Agent in Virginia Beach on Sunday morning. Virginia State Police say the incident happened around 11:45 a.m. in the Bay Colony neighborhood. A preliminary investigation indicates that a 40-year-old man attempted to break into the agent's house. A physical confrontation then ensued between the agent and the man, …
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