BREAKING: Virginia State Police Trooper Murdered During Search Warrant

​Virginia, A State Trooper was killer in the line of duty.

Virginia State Police were assistanting a gang task force unit in the 1500-block of Cumberland Road when the incident occurred, the VSP said in a press release


The team along with Trooper Dowell made entry into the dwelling around 10 pm when shots rang out. Trooper Dowell was subsequently struck as his team returned fire.

​Trooper Dowell was rushed to Southside Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead.The shooter also died as a result of his gunshot wounds.