Mathews County Prosecutor Dies in Shooting

Tina Marie Walls remembered as a fierce advocate for crime victims

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Tina Marie Walls, the Commonwealth's Attorney for Mathews County, Virginia, died on Tuesday after sustaining a gunshot wound outside her home. Walls, 58, was known as a hard-nosed advocate who fought diligently for crime victims, especially juvenile victims.

Why it matters

Walls' death is a major loss for the Mathews County community, where she had served as the top prosecutor for over a decade. Her colleagues describe her as a fierce defender of victims' rights and a dedicated public servant.

The details

Authorities have not yet released details on the circumstances surrounding Walls' death, which is being investigated as a homicide. Walls was known for making juvenile victims a central focus of her work as Commonwealth's Attorney.

  • Tina Marie Walls died on Tuesday, February 14, 2026 after sustaining a gunshot wound outside her home.

The players

Tina Marie Walls

The Commonwealth's Attorney for Mathews County, Virginia who died in a shooting incident on February 14, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Tina was a huge loss to the citizens of Mathews. She was a fierce advocate for victims, especially juvenile victims, and worked tirelessly to get justice for them.”

— Unnamed Colleague (Daily Press)

What’s next

Authorities are investigating Walls' death as a homicide and have not yet released details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The takeaway

Tina Marie Walls' death is a major loss for the Mathews County community, where she served as a dedicated and passionate prosecutor focused on defending the rights of crime victims, especially young people.