Ocean City, Maryland – Two former law enforcement officers from Ocean City Police Department tragically lost their lives in separate shooting incidents over the weekend. The first incident occurred in Virginia during a routine traffic stop, while the second took place at a hospital in Pennsylvania during an active shooter situation.
In Virginia, officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese of the Virginia Beach Police Department were shot and killed while attempting to pull over a vehicle with an expired license plate. The driver of the vehicle became uncooperative, leading to a violent altercation that resulted in the officers’ deaths. The suspect, John McCoy III, was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Officer Girvin, who began his law enforcement career with Ocean City Police in 2018, tragically lost his life in the line of duty. He had recently transitioned to the Virginia Beach Police Department in 2020, where he served as a public safety aid on the boardwalk during the evening shift.
In a separate incident in Pennsylvania, former Ocean City Police officer Andrew Duarte was killed during a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County. The gunman, identified as Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, opened fire in the hospital’s intensive care unit, injuring multiple staff members and engaging in a shootout with local police officers.
Duarte, who began his career with the Ocean City Police Department as a seasonal officer in 2016, had transferred to the Pennsylvania department in 2022. He was described by officials as a dedicated and committed officer who had served the community with distinction.
The loss of these two officers serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face every day while on duty. Both incidents are under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the motives behind the senseless acts of violence that claimed the lives of these brave officers. The law enforcement community mourns the loss of their colleagues and honors their service and sacrifice.