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Christopher M. L. Reese
Incident
Police Officer Chris Reese and Police Officer Cameron Girvin were shot while conducting a traffic stop at Sylvan Court at approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday evening.
While on patrol, Officer Reese and Officer Girvin observed a car with an expired plate and executed a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, the officers asked the subject to exit the vehicle, and the subject refused; when finally exiting the vehicle, the subject tussled with the officers and immediately produced a pistol, shooting both Officer Reese and Officer Girvin. While the officers were incapacitated and on the ground, the subject shot each officer a second time and then fled the scene.
The subject was found in a shed near the initial scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
First responders attempted life-saving procedures, and both officers were transported to local hospitals. Officer Reese succumbed to his wounds just after midnight at Princess Anne Hospital. Officer Girvin succumbed to his wounds at 4:30 a.m. Saturday morning at Virginia Beach General Hospital.
Officer Reese had served with the Virginia Beach Police Department for three years and had previously served for three years with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Reese gave the Virginia Beach Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Virginia Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Reese.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Virginia Beach Police Department has lost 12 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Christopher is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 2 officers at Virginia Beach Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2025, 3 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 2025, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2025, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Christopher was 30. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Virginia Beach Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 32.3; the middle age was 27.5. Christopher had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Christopher was 30. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 30. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 33.3% of these deaths at Virginia Beach Police Department, more than any other month. Saturdays: 50%.
February holds 8.7% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 12 deaths at Virginia Beach Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 0.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 0.5% of these deaths.
His people
Virginia Beach Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Christopher among them.
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Roger L. McClung
Dec 19, 1968
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Robert R. Monette
Dec 19, 1968
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William Douglas Black
Jul 11, 1979
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Jimmy Wayne Mobley
Jul 11, 1979
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Daniel T. Maloney
Dec 27, 1981
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George Wayne Starr
Aug 31, 1991
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Rodney Fredderick Pocceschi
Jun 23, 2003
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Michael Smith Phillips
Aug 7, 2008
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Enrique L Taitt Oct 18, 2010
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David J. Nieves
Feb 1, 2022
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Cameron Robert Girvin
Feb 22, 2025
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Christopher M. L. Reese
Feb 22, 2025
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 12-WT
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