3 Virginia Sheriff's Deputies Who Were Injured in Gunfire While Executing a Search Warrant Are OK
Three deputies were injured by gunfire while serving a warrant and protective order; one was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and a suspect was arrested, officials said.
- Three deputies from the Pittsylvania County sheriff’s office sustained shrapnel injuries while attempting to serve multiple warrants and enforce a protective order at a residence in Gretna, Virginia, on the evening of August 13, 2025.
- Deputies were attempting to serve warrants related to unlawful firearm display and unauthorized entry when suspect James Andru Lehnerd fired at them, resulting in a prolonged standoff that concluded peacefully with his arrest.
- All deputies sustained non-life-threatening injuries, with one taken to a hospital and a SWAT team aiding in resolving the active shooting situation.
- The sheriff of Pittsylvania County confirmed that the deputies involved are doing well, while a Virginia State Police representative expressed relief that no additional injuries occurred during the incident.
- Virginia State Police will investigate the shooting, and Lehnerd will face charges as the deputies continue recovery with officials emphasizing the situation could have ended much worse.
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Three sheriff’s deputies sustained injuries resulting from gunfire while serving warrants and a protective order at a home Pittsylvania County, Virginia. “My thoughts and prayers are with the deputies who were shot in Pittsylvania County, as well as their families. We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time,” Rep. John McGuire (R-VA) said. My thoughts and prayers are with the de…
3 Virginia Sheriff’s Deputies Shot While Executing Search Warrant
GRETNA, Virginia—Three sheriff’s deputies injured in gunfire while executing warrants in southern Virginia on Wednesday were “shaken up” but doing well, officials said. The warrants were for brandishing a firearm and trespassing, said Pittsylvania County Sheriff Michael W. Taylor. They were also serving a protective order, he said. There was an hourslong standoff but it ended peacefully and with the suspected shooter in custody, Taylor told repo…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Multiple deputies were shot Wednesday while serving warrants and a protective order at a home in rural Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The shooting was confirmed by Rep. John McGuire, R-Va., on social media. “My thoughts and prayers are with the deputies who were shot in Pittsylvania County, as well as their families,” McGuire said in a post on X. “We are closely following the situation and keeping eve…
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