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Loudoun County deputy shoots armed man in Walmart parking lot, authorities say

The suspect, linked to a Monday attempted Bank of America robbery, was shot by deputies after brandishing a handgun and later died at a hospital, officials said.

  • On Jan. 6, 2026, Loudoun County deputies shot a man in the parking lot of the Leesburg Walmart at around 11:40 a.m. as officers approached his vehicle.
  • On Monday, the attempted robbery occurred at the Bank of America at Dulles Crossing, where the suspect threatened explosives, passed a note, and left without money around 3:45 p.m.
  • Detectives, deputies and FBI special agents tracked and located the suspect in the 1900 block parking lot and pulled up behind his vehicle; as deputies approached, the suspect exited armed, deputies fired and then rendered aid.
  • The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said Conner Peltzer, 30, was taken to an area hospital where he later died, and the Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney Office and Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs will review the shooting.
  • Authorities have closed Compass Creek Parkway, maintained a heavy law enforcement presence, deemed the area safe, and urged drivers to avoid it while contacting Detective Mitchell at 703-777-1021.
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