The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association learned of a shooting this afternoon involving two Smyth County, Virginia, sheriff’s deputies. Two sheriff’s deputies were shot during the incident, one fatally.
VSA sends our deepest condolences to the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office and the family of the sheriff’s deputy whose life was lost in the line of duty. We also send our prayers for healing for the sheriff’s deputy who was seriously injured.
VSA will provide more details once they are available. In the meantime, we encourage you to keep the entire community in your thoughts and prayers.