UPDATE: Authorities from the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the Commonwealth’s Attorney, and the State Police have announced that a suspect has been apprehended after firing at deputies. The officers had been dispatched to a residence in the Pittsville area to deliver a warrant.

Sheriff Mike Taylor reported that three deputies had arrived to serve a warrant and protective order at a house on Blue Jay Lane. The deputies were greeted with gunfire upon arrival, prompting them to summon additional support. While two deputies sustained shrapnel injuries, one was transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution, Sheriff Taylor noted.

Law enforcement agencies from across the region responded to the situation. Officials have identified the suspect as James Andreu Lehnerd, who eventually surrendered and exited the property voluntarily, according to State Police spokesperson, Sgt. Rick Garletts.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Haskins said the suspect is likely facing serious charges, though those are still being determined.

You can watch their full news conference here.

UPDATE – Virginia State Police confirmed to WFXR News that a suspect has been detained. We are currently awaiting a press briefing from the authorities, scheduled for 10:45 p.m.

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UPDATE – Virginia Congressman John McGuire says deputies have been shot in Pittsylvania County.

“My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the deputies involved in the Pittsylvania County shooting and their families. We are attentively following developments and holding all those affected in our thoughts during this challenging period,” expressed the 5th District Representative via social media.

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PITTSYLVANIA CO., Va (WFXR) — Eye witnesses report that law enforcement from various nearby areas are converging on a road in Pittsylvania County.

It was described to WFXR News reporter George Noleff as a “huge police presence” with multiple agencies responding on Pittsville Road.

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