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Today, a “disgruntled long time city employee” here in Virginia Beach murdered 11 people, and injured 6 others (including 1 police officer) at a public works building located at the city’s government complex.
Thankfully, police response was almost instant as the city police headquarters is located just a few buildings away.
I’ve seen enough terrible events like today’s play out around the country for years now to know that it was possible to happen here, but it is still a shock. For those unfamiliar with my adopted hometown, it is the most populated city in VA, but is considered one of the safest. We have a large active and retired military population, and civilian populace that pride ourselves on friendliness and patriotism. In many ways, a modern large version of “Mayberry”.
There is no safe place anymore. Know that.
Thankfully, police response was almost instant as the city police headquarters is located just a few buildings away.
I’ve seen enough terrible events like today’s play out around the country for years now to know that it was possible to happen here, but it is still a shock. For those unfamiliar with my adopted hometown, it is the most populated city in VA, but is considered one of the safest. We have a large active and retired military population, and civilian populace that pride ourselves on friendliness and patriotism. In many ways, a modern large version of “Mayberry”.
There is no safe place anymore. Know that.