UPDATE 9:55 P.M. SMYTH COUNTY, Va. ( WFXR )– Virginia State Police have released further information about the fatal shooting of a deputy in Smyth County on Friday, August 9.
According to VSP, the incident happened at around 5 p.m. when a Marion Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on Rt. 16. The vehicle allegedly did not initially pull over, but stopped near the intersection of Rt. 16 and Hatchery Dr. in the county. Deputies with the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist the Marion Police Officers with the stop.
During the traffic stop, VSP says the driver allegedly fired at the officers and deputies, and both deputies were struck. In response, law enforcement returned fire and struck the male suspect.
Two arrested for drug possession after foot pursuit in Henry County According to our sister station, WJHL , officials confirmed during a press conference the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office deputy killed was identified as 27-year-old Hunter Reedy.
The injured Smyth County Sheriff’s Deputy and the suspect were flown to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
This remains an ongoing VSP investigation. WFXR News will update this story as further information is released.
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SMYTH COUNTY, Va. ( WFXR )– The Virginia Sheriff’s Association reports two deputies were shot during a shooting in Smyth County on Friday, August 9.
Although details remain limited at this time, VSA reports one deputy was shot and killed.
According to our sister station WJHL , a section of Highway 16 is closed near Market Street as there is a large police presence in the area.
Following the news of the shooting, Governor Glenn Youngkin released this statement on X:
My administration is monitoring the situation involving the deputies in Smyth County. Suzanne and I are praying for them and their families, and for all those law enforcement heroes who keep Virginians safe.
Governor Glenn Youngkin
VSA sends its deepest condolences to the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office and the family of the deputy whose life was lost.
WFXR News will update this story as further information is released.
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