Virginia hit-and-run kills off-duty police officer
Suspect in the hit-and-run is still at large
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A 33 year veteran of the Henrico Police Department was killed in a hit-and-run crash while off duty in Virginia Saturday, authorities said.
Donald Lambert, Jr., who served as the department's captain of special operations, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Donald Lambert, Jr., a 33 year veteran of the Henrico Police Department, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run Saturday shortly before noon. (Henrico Police Department)
"We are deeply saddened at the tragic and untimely loss of Capt. Lambert," Henrico Police Chief Eric English said Saturday.
"He was a selfless leader, mentor and friend who served our community with pride and dedication for nearly 34 years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, colleagues and friends."
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The suspect in the hit-and-run is still at large. Anyone with any information should call the Henrico Police Department at 804-501-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.