VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An off-duty special agent with Virginia State Police fatally shot a man who attempted to break into the agent's home late Sunday morning, police say.
The incident happened around 11:45 a.m. at the agent’s residence on Lee Road. According to state police, John Gregory Conner, 40, attempted to force his way inside when a struggle broke out.
During the altercation, the agent fired his service weapon, striking the man.
The agent provided first aid to Conner, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The special agent was injured during the struggle and was also treated at a hospital.
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Richmond Division is handling the investigation. Per department policy, the special agent has been placed on administrative leave while the case is reviewed.
There has been no relationship identified between Conner and the agent.
