A Virginia police officer was fatally shot during a traffic stop and responding law enforcement killed the alleged shooter
A police officer in northern Virginia was shot to death Friday afternoon during a traffic stop,
and responding law enforcement fatally shot his killer, authorities said.
Officer Dominic “Nick” Winum, 48, had been with the Town of Stanley Police Department since 2016, according to Police Chief Ryan Dean. Prior to that, Winum served as a trooper with the Virginia State Police, which also extended condolences.
“It is with heavy hearts this evening that we must inform our community of the line of duty death of one of our own,” Dean announced in a Facebook post. “I know the Stanley and Page County community are keeping Nick and his family in their prayers during this most difficult and tragic time.”
TANLEY, Virginia - The Page County Sheriff has confirmed an officer-involved shooting to WHSV. There have been no details given but on Friday evening the Page County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page “We have no words. Please pray for the family of our fallen brother, the Stanley Police D
According to Virginia State Police, Winum initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle, but before he could get out of his patrol vehicle, the driver got out of his vehicle and opened fire.
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