Virginia

Police Officer Seara Burton tragically lost her life on August 10th, 2022, as a result of a gunshot wound sustained during a traffic stop.
Officer Burton had responded to a request for assistance from fellow officers who were attempting to stop a moped driven by a narcotics suspect in Indiana. Deploying her loyal canine partner, Brev, Officer Burton’s sharp instincts led to the discovery of narcotics in the moped. As the officers commenced a search of the vehicle, the suspect unexpectedly produced a concealed handgun and opened fire, tragically striking Officer Burton in the head. In response, other officers swiftly returned fire, injuring the suspect before he attempted to flee on foot. Following a brief pursuit, the suspect was apprehended and taken into custody.

Police Officer Caleb Ogilvie gave the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a convenience store on March 14, 2022. The suspect was acting erratic and unsettling inside the store. Upon the arrival of Officer Ogilvie and another deputy, the suspect emerged from the store with a pistol and began firing at the two. During the exchange both Officer Ogilvie and the suspect suffered fatal wounds.

Police Officer John Painter tragically lost his life while responding to a call concerning a suspicious individual who was carrying a duffel bag within a restricted section of Memorial Hall. Upon encountering the subject, Officer Painter and civilian Campus Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson engaged in a brief interaction.