Multiple law enforcement officers were shot in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, during a tense standoff on Wednesday evening, according to U.S. Rep. John McGuire. The Republican congressman, representing Virginia’s 5th district, shared his condolences via X, stating, “My thoughts and prayers are with the deputies who were shot in Pittsylvania County, as well as their families.”

The incident unfolded in Gretna, near the Virginia-North Carolina border, roughly 158 km northwest of Raleigh. Reports indicate that three deputies sustained non-life-threatening injuries while attempting to serve warrants at a residence. The suspect, barricaded inside, prompted a massive response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including SWAT teams, with helicopters and emergency vehicles flooding the scene. Photos and videos showed a heavy police presence at the intersection of Pittsville Road and Homestead Road.

Details remain scarce, with authorities yet to confirm the exact number of officers injured, the suspect’s status, or the circumstances leading to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and residents have been advised to avoid the area due to the active situation. McGuire emphasized the community’s support, adding, “We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time.”

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Pittsylvania County, a rural area known for its proximity to the Dan River, has seen heightened law enforcement activity recently, including a fatal shooting in Gretna just weeks ago. The incident underscores the dangers faced by deputies in the line of duty, leaving the tight-knit community of approximately 60,500 residents shaken.

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