Officials release new details regarding officer shooting; investigation remains ongoing Stanley Police Officer Dominic “Nick” J. Winum (Source: Stanley Police Department) By WHSV | March 2, 2021 at 4:25 PM EST - Updated March 2 at 5:07 PM
STANLEY, Va. (WHSV) The Virginia State Police has released additional information regarding a shooting incident that happened on Friday afternoon where a police officer succumbed to his injuries.
Stanley Police Officer Dominic “Nick” J. Winum, 48, was killed after he initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle. Before Winum could exit his patrol vehicle, the suspect driver got out of his vehicle and opened fire.
Virginia State Police have now released additional information into the incident.
News to Know for March 1: VCU student death; Officer killed in hit-and-run; COVID-19 restrictions lifted (Source: VCU Capital News Service) By Adrianna Hargrove | March 1, 2021 at 6:51 AM EST - Updated March 1 at 6:51 AM
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Rain Likely This Morning
Highs near 60 then falling temperatures into the 50′s during the afternoon.
Warmer temperatures far southern VA, cooler readings north of RIC.
Rain likely Monday morning, then drier and cool this week
VCU Frat Death
A Loudoun County family is mourning the loss of Adam Oakes, a VCU student who died at an off-campus residence on Saturday.