At the request of the Alleghany Sheriff, Kyle Moore, the Virginia State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Salem Division, will be investigating an Officer Involved Shooting which occurred January 15, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m. in the 800 block of North Beverly, in the town of Covington.
The incident began with a traffic stop in which the vehicle fled from the deputies. The suspect vehicle crashed into a house and a subject fled into a residence. Officers followed in “Hot Pursuit”, and during the incident the suspect was shot by the deputies.
I have no further details at this time. When further information is obtained, it will be relayed.
One suspect received life-threatening gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital in Covington.
No officers were injured in the incident.
The deputies, in accordance to the Alleghany Sheriff’s Office policy have been placed on administrative leave until the investigation is complete.
There is no danger to the public at this time.
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