VSP Investigating Saturday’s Officer-Involved Shooting in Wythe County, VA

A deputy and a suspect are receiving medical treatment following an officer-involved shooting Saturday in Wythe County.

Police say they received a call regarding a stolen vehicle in the Rural Retreat area, and after a deputy spotted the vehicle and the alleged suspect, the two reportedly got into a physical altercation involving the deputy’s firearm. A report says the suspect was then shot. That individual was airlifted to receive treatment, while the deputy was treated for injuries at a local hospital.

The incident is now under investigation by Virginia State Police.

Courtesy of Image: Virginia State Police