Authorities in southern Virginia are investigating a serious officer-involved shooting in Pittsylvania County that left at least two sheriff’s deputies wounded.
The incident, which unfolded Wednesday afternoon in the small community of Pittsville, has prompted a large law enforcement response and drawn attention from state officials.
Details about what led to the gunfire remain limited. Law enforcement has not yet released information about the events that preceded the shooting, the identity of the suspect, or whether an arrest has been made. Officials have confirmed that the deputies were injured in the line of duty, but their conditions have not been disclosed.
The situation was first reported near the intersection of Pittsville Road and Homestead Road. Reporters at the scene described a “very heavy” law enforcement presence, with multiple police and emergency vehicles surrounding the area.
Witness accounts suggest the incident may have involved a standoff with an armed suspect, though authorities have not confirmed that detail.
Virginia Congressman John McGuire released a public statement expressing concern and support for the injured deputies. “My thoughts and prayers are with the two deputies who were shot in Pittsylvania County, as well as their families,” McGuire wrote on social media. “We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time.”
In addition to the two deputies who were shot, local journalist Luis Romero reported that another officer at the scene sustained injuries from broken glass. It remains unclear whether this injury was caused by gunfire or other circumstances during the confrontation.
The community of Pittsville, located roughly 30 miles east of Roanoke and just north of the North Carolina border, is a quiet rural area not accustomed to major violent incidents. News of the shooting has shocked residents, many of whom are awaiting official updates from the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities have advised the public to avoid the immediate area while the investigation continues. Law enforcement agencies from surrounding jurisdictions have reportedly arrived to provide assistance and secure the scene.
This remains an active and developing story. Officials are expected to release more information as the investigation progresses and as the conditions of the injured deputies are updated.