Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Staunton
Staunton Police provided an update on a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in the parking lot of the Staunton Walmart. The incident involved a Staunton Police Department officer and Montique Treymayne Gaston, who was pronounced dead at the scene.…
Harrisonburg, VA, September 29, 2026 — An officer-involved shooting resulting in a fatality occurred recently in the parking lot of the Staunton Walmart. The Staunton Police Department has provided an update regarding the incident.
The event involved a Staunton Police Department officer and Montique Treymayne Gaston. According to the information provided by the Staunton Police, Gaston was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Virginia State Police have taken the lead in conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. This standard procedure aims to ensure an impartial review of the incident.
Details regarding the specific events leading up to the shooting, the sequence of actions taken by the involved officer, or the cause of death for Montique Treymayne Gaston were not immediately available in the provided update. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Further information is expected as the investigation by the Virginia State Police progresses.
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