The shooting incident has triggered a massive emergency response, footage circulating online suggests
A shooting incident unfolded in the town of Gretna, southern Virginia, on Wednesday, according to US Rep. John McGuire, who confirmed multiple law enforcement officers have been shot.
According to local media reports, at least three deputies received gunshot wounds while serving warrants at a home. The shooting triggered a massive emergency response, with firefighters, medics, and various law enforcement agencies arriving at the scene, footage circulating online suggests.
“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,” McGuire wrote on X.
Thus far, no official details on the exact number of deputies wounded, suspects and the status of the shooter situation have been released.
Virginia State Police told WFXR News that a suspect has been taken into custody without providing any other information on the incident.
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