RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police (VSP) are addressing concerns after a series of interstate shootings took place across the state in recent weeks. While the incidents have raised public alarm, troopers say the numbers are actually lower than in previous years.
“Sometimes criminal behavior will happen off of the interstate, and it’ll continue on to the interstates,” said VSP’s public information officer, Sgt. Jessica Shehan.
According to Shehan, a total of 51 interstate shootings have been reported in Virginia this year. While that figure may sound high, she notes that it’s a decrease from 99 incidents in 2023 and 86 in 2024…