Police officers take an oath to protect and serve, but what happens when bullets are exchanged?
After a number of incidents across Hampton Roads where officers shot at people this summer, News 3 spoke with one of our Commonwealth’s Attorneys about transparency and trends.
The most recent shooting between police and an individual happened Tuesday .
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One was in Virginia Beach along Bonney Road and Trace Court. That’s where police said an 18-year-old pointed a gun at them and shots rang out.
No one was injured and the teen suspect is in custody, but that’s not always the outcome.
Also on Tuesday, deputies shot and killed a man they claim shot at police in Bertie County, North Carolina.
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Deputies shoot, kill man they say opened fire on law enforcement in Bertie County