Virginia Beach Police officer dies suddenly while on duty
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. November 18 2018 — It was with a heavy heart Saturday that the Virginia Beach Police Department had to announce the passing of Master Police Officer Kelvin Bailey.
Police say one of their own passed away while on duty late Friday night.
Master Police Officer Kelvin Bailey was working the in the Centerville Turnpike area when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest, according to Virginia Beach Police. He was transported to the hospital and passed away shortly after.
According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, Officer Baily passed away early in the morning from a medical emergency
Many from the Virginia Beach community, including Mayor-elect Bobby Dyer, expressed their gratitude for Bailey’s service.
“The [City of Virginia Beach] lost one of our finest. Officer Kelvin Bailey died from an apparent heart attack while patrolling our streets. Officer Bailey had over 30 years of service. Please join Trish and I in extending our condolences to Officer Bailey’s family, friends and the [Virginia Beach Police Department],” said Dyer in a tweet.
Bailey was a veteran of the Virginia Beach Police Department and Sheriff’s Office, with decades of service to the city.
