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The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
3 Virginia sheriff's deputies who were shot while executing a search warrant are OK
Three sheriff's deputies who were shot while executing warrants in southern Virginia were 'shaken up' but doing well, officials said Wednesday. The warrants were for brandishing a firearm and trespassing, said Pittsylvania County Sheriff Michael W. Taylor. They were also serving a protective order, he said. There was an hourslong standoff but it ended peacefully and with the suspected shooter in custody, Taylor told reporters afterward. 'All three are well. Of course they're shaken up. And they're going through the process now of trying to heal,' Taylor said, adding: 'They're OK.' Photos and video from the scene showed a large number of parked police and emergency response vehicles. U.S. Rep. John McGuire, who represents Virginia's 5th congressional district, had earlier said in a post on X that his thoughts and prayers were with deputies and their families. 'We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time,' McGuire wrote. Pittsylvania County is located along the state's southern border with North Carolina, about 98 miles (158 kilometers) northwest of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Several police officers shot in southern Virginia incident, congressman says
Several police officers have reportedly been shot during a massive standoff with a barricaded suspect in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, according to Virginia State Police Several police officers were allegedly shot Thursday during a standoff with a barricaded suspect. The incident reportedly began near Gretna when officers were attempting to serve warrants at a home when things "went south," according to Virginia State Police. Deputies came under fire, prompting a massive response from police, U.S. Marshals and emergency medical teams. A Centra helicopter was dispatched to the scene, and SWAT officers along with a police negotiator were called in. Authorities were reportedly using a loudspeaker to communicate with the suspect from outside the home, asking them to come out. They have not released information on the officers' conditions or the suspect's identity, reports the Mirror US. Residents were urged to avoid the area as the situation remained active late Thursday. Virginia Congressman John McGuire said on X that deputies had been shot, and extended his condolences. He wrote: "My thoughts and prayers are with the deputies who were shot in Pittsylvania County, as well as their families. We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time." Officers from the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Campbell County Sheriff's Office, Amherst County Sheriff, Danville Police Department, Virginia State Troopers, Gretna Fire and Rescue and Hurt Fire Department were reportedly at the scene, with additional agencies arriving. Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger said she was keeping the wounded officers in her prayers. She said: "While we await more information, Adam and I are praying for the members of law enforcement who were shot while responding to an incident in Pittsylvania County. We're so grateful for our first responders, who run towards danger to keep Virginians safe." The Mirror has contacted the Virginia State Police for additional information. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Multiple deputies confirmed shot in incident near Virginia, North Carolina border
Rep. John McGuire confirmed that at least two deputies were shot in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on Wednesday evening.A large police presence remains at the scene in Gretna, near the border between North Carolina and Virginia.2 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TROOPERS SHOT IN 'ACTIVE' SCENE "My thoughts and prayers are with the deputies who were shot in Pittsylvania County, as well as their families," McGuire said in a post on X. "We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time." The Pittsylvania Sheriff's Office informed Fox News Digital there is no new reportable information at this HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThis is a developing story. Check back later for updates.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Multiple law enforcement officers shot in southern Virginia
GRETNA, Virginia — Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in southern Virginia, a congressman said Wednesday. U.S. Rep. John McGuire, who represents Virginia's 5th congressional district, said in a post on X that his thoughts and prayers were with deputies shot in Pittsylvania County. He also extended his thoughts and prayers to the deputies' families.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Associated Press
Multiple law enforcement officers shot in southern Virginia
GRETNA, Virginia (AP) — Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in southern Virginia, a congressman said Wednesday. U.S. Rep. John McGuire, who represents Virginia's 5th congressional district, said in a post on X that his thoughts and prayers were with deputies shot in Pittsylvania County. He also extended his thoughts and prayers to the deputies' families. Photos and video from the scene showed a large number of parked police and emergency response vehicles. 'We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time,' McGuire wrote. Pittsylvania County is located along the state's southern border with North Carolina, about 98 miles (158 kilometers) northwest of Raleigh, North Carolina.
