Death by Cop 2021-2025
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John Gregory Conner
Gender : Male
Age : 40
Race : White
Date : 08/24/2025
Location : Lee Road, Bay Colony neighborhood
City : Virginia Beach
County : Virginia Beach
State : Virginia
Agency : Virginia State Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by off-duty trooper during home break-in attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 11:45 a.m., John Gregory Conner attempted to force his way into the home of an off-duty Virginia State Police special agent in the Bay Colony neighborhood. A struggle ensued, during which the trooper fired his service weapon, killing Conner. Despite aid being rendered, Conner was pronounced dead at the scene. The trooper sustained injuries in the struggle and was treated at a hospital. The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is reviewing the incident, and the trooper has been placed on administrative leave.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/man-killed-alleged-break-in-virginia-state-police-special-agents-home-lee-road-bay-colony-aug-24-2025
https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/virginia-beach/man-fatally-shot-after-attempted-break-in-at-troopers-virginia-beach-home-vsp
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/police-identify-man-shot-killed-by-off-duty-trooper-in-virginia-beach-break-in-attempt/291-7d054752-51b7-4eee-b985-f974cc503d77
