Virginia State Police, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, December 19, 1984
James Leroy Biggs
Trooper James Biggs was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Alleghany County.
The killer was convicted of Trooper Biggs' death and sentenced to life in prison.
Trooper Biggs had served with the Virginia State Police for 18 years. In May 2004, the Virginia legislature voted to have two bridges on I-64 named in memory of Trooper Biggs.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 284
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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