"Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of two heroic Virginia Beach police officers who were tragically killed in the line of duty last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, the Virginia Beach police department, and the law enforcement community," Rep. Jen Kiggins, whose district in Congress includes Virginia Beach, said.

The officers spotted a car with expired licensed plates and ordered the driver to stop, the police said. The driver who opened fire was later found dead.