​On May 31, 2019, an employee shot and killed 12 people in and around Building 2 on the Municipal Center campus. Five others were wounded, four critically. 

This page contains official reports, documents, presentations and other material related to the criminal and independent investigations into that tragic crime.

Final Investigation Summary Report

The Virginia Beach Police Department issued its final investigation summary report in March 2021. A copy is available for the public to review.

VBPD Final Report
Building 2 memorial display

Additional Information

FBI FAQs: May 31 Investigation

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation's role in the criminal investigation of the shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on May 31, 2019.

Read the FAQs

VBPD Interim Investigation Report

The Virginia Beach Police Department provided an interim report to City Council on April 24, 2020, outlining the progress made in the investigation of the May 31 tragedy.

View the interim report

Hilliard Heintze Executive Summary

The executive summary provides a brief overview of the findings of the independent investigation conducted by Hillard Heintze and was presented to City Council on Nov. 13, 2019. A copy is available for the public to review.

View the executive summary

City Response to the Hillard Heintze Report

City Council received an update from the City Manager on March 3, 2020, to provide updates and responses to the recommendations found in the Hillard Heintze report. A copy is available for the public to review.

View the City Response