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Virginia Deputies Shot During Warrant Service in Ongoing Gretna Standoff

A suspected shooter remains barricaded inside a Gretna home following an operation that left multiple deputies wounded.

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Overview

  • Multiple deputies were shot while serving warrants at the Gretna residence, and at least three sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Virginia State Police said the warrant operation “went south” when gunfire erupted at the home.
  • Multi-agency teams including county sheriffs, state troopers, U.S. Marshals and SWAT have converged on the scene to secure the area and assist victims.
  • Negotiators are using loudspeakers to communicate with the barricaded suspect, whose identity and motive have not been released.
  • Officials have not confirmed any arrests or provided full details on officer conditions and have urged residents to avoid the intersection of Pittsville and Homestead roads.