[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] On the 26th (local time), multiple shootings occurred overnight in Virginia, USA, resulting in 2 deaths and at least 9 injuries.


According to AP News and others, police responded around 11 p.m. to multiple gunshots heard in the resort area of Atlantic Avenue, where they found a woman deceased at the scene.


Among the 8 gunshot victims found at the scene, some are reported to be in critical condition.


While police were investigating this incident on site, they received reports of additional gunfire nearby. Subsequently, after a shootout with a man suspected to be the suspect, a police officer fatally shot him.


A police officer investigating the beach shooting was hit by a car and transported to the hospital but is reported to be in stable condition.



Police stated that the two incidents occurred separately, and several people have been arrested as they continue to investigate connections to the shootings.


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