Actions

Police: Man fatally shot himself in struggle with Virginia troopers

Parkedvehicledamagedbypursuit.jpg
Posted at 1:03 PM, Aug 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-13 13:03:42-04

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Authorities say a man in Virginia fatally shot himself when he fired multiple gunshots during a struggle with troopers attempting to take him into custody.

Virginia State Police said the incident happened Wednesday night in Virginia Beach after a trooper attempted to stop the man while he was driving recklessly on a highway.

Investigators say the man refused to stop and struck a parked car before fleeing on foot.

When troopers caught up with him, officials say he took out a gun and started firing. One of the bullets struck him, and he died at the scene.

Officials say no troopers discharged their weapons or were injured.

CBS6-News-at-4pm-and-Jennifer-Hudson-480x360.jpg

Entertainment

Watch 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' weekdays at 3 p.m. on CBS 6!

📱 Download CBS 6 News App
The app features breaking news alerts, live video, weather radar, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more.