Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Still from witness video of the struggle between Coleman Sample and Virginia State Troopers in August 2020 By: Web Staff and last updated 2021-07-07 18:14:12-04 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday it has completed its investigation into the August 2020 shooting of a man who died after being arrested by Virginia State Troopers during a traffic stop that led to a chase. Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney Colin D. Stolle said State Troopers "were not the proximate cause of the fatal gunshot" that killed 23-year-old Coleman Sample and that their use of force was justified in this incident.