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Three sheriff’s deputies were “shaken up” but are expected to survive after being injured in gunfire while serving warrants and a protective order at a home in rural Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
The shooting on Wednesday 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 everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time.”
Pittsylvania County Sheriff Michael Taylor said the warrants being served were for brandishing a firearm and trespassing.
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“All three are well. Of course they’re shaken up. And they’re going through the process now of trying to heal,” Taylor said, adding: “They’re OK.”
Taylor said the officers were met with gunfire when they approached the home and called for backup. The officers all appear to have been wounded by shrapnel and none were directly hit, Taylor said.
A standoff ensued before the suspect eventually gave up and came out of the house on his own. The suspect, James Andru Lehnerd, was taken into custody and is awaiting charges.
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The sheriff asked the Virginia State Police to investigate the shooting.
“We’re very happy that there were no further injuries tonight. This could have ended much worse than it did,” Sgt. Rick Garletts, a spokesperson for the Virginia State Police, told the Associated Press.
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A large police presence remained at the scene late Wednesday in Gretna, near the border between North Carolina and Virginia.
Fox News Digital’s Greg Norman and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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