W.Va. Man Wanted For Allegedly Shooting Va. Police Officer During Traffic Stop
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BLUEFIELD, Va. (AP) - Federal and state officials continue to search for a man wanted in the shooting of a police officer during a traffic stop in Virginia.
Virginia State Police said in a news release Monday that they and the U.S. Marshals Service are searching for 25-year-old Donquale M. Gray of Bluefield, West Virginia.
@USMarshalsGov offering $5,000 reward for info that leads to arrest of Donquale M Gray, 25, of #Bluefield #WVA wanted for attempted cap murder of a @bluefield_va Police Officer. Call 911 or email questions@vsp.virginia.gov w/tips. @WVStatePolice @TazewellSheriff @vachiefs pic.twitter.com/iohWbvQPmi
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) February 18, 2019
Police said in a news release that Gray is wanted for attempted capital murder of a police officer who was shot Saturday night in Bluefield, Virginia.
They say the 29-year-old officer who was shot is being treated for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities haven't released his name.
VSP & @USMarshalsGov following leads in search for Donquale Gray, 25, of #Bluefield #WestVirginia. Gray wanted for Attempted Capital Murder of a @bluefield_va Police Officer in Bluefield #Virginia. Send tips to usms84.tips@usdoj.gov or call VSP @ 276-228-3131. $5,000 Reward! pic.twitter.com/I5XSWQkXjr
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) February 18, 2019
Authorities say Gray was the front-seat passenger in the car that was stopped for an equipment violation. The officer was shot as he was standing outside the vehicle on the driver's side.
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