DEVELOPING STORY
- MULTIPLE DEPUTIES SHOT: Three members of law enforcement sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting in Gretna Wednesday evening, according to sources briefed on the situation
- WARRANT SERVICE GONE WRONG: The source tells WDBJ warrants were being served at a home when the shooting took place
- SWAT RESPONSE: A SWAT team was taken in because there were issues getting the victims out of the home
- LOCATION CONFIRMED: Incident occurred in the Gretna area of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, near the North Carolina border
- CONGRESSMAN STATEMENT: U.S. Rep. John McGuire, who represents Virginia’s 5th congressional district, said in a post on X that his thoughts and prayers were with deputies shot in Pittsylvania County
- HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE: A WDBJ7 reporter described a “very heavy scene” at the intersection of Pittsville Road and Homestead Road
- NO ARRESTS REPORTED: There is no word yet regarding arrests or any other injuries, or what agency or agencies the victims represent
- ONGOING INVESTIGATION: Multiple law enforcement agencies are responding to the active scene
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, August 13, 2025:
- Evening Hours: Deputies attempt to serve warrants at residential location in Gretna
- Approximately 7:00 PM: Shooting occurs during warrant service
- 7:04 PM: First reports emerge of multiple officers down
- 7:30 PM: SWAT teams deployed to extract wounded officers
- 8:00 PM: Congressman McGuire confirms incident via social media
- 8:30 PM: Three officers confirmed injured, all with non-life-threatening wounds
KEY DETAILS
VICTIMS:
- Three law enforcement officers confirmed shot
- All injuries reported as non-life-threatening
- Specific agencies involved not yet disclosed
- Officers successfully extracted from scene
INCIDENT LOCATION:
- Gretna area, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
- Heavy law enforcement presence at Pittsville Road and Homestead Road intersection
- Southern Virginia, near North Carolina state line
RESPONSE:
- Multiple law enforcement agencies on scene
- SWAT team deployment required for officer extraction
- Large perimeter established around incident area
- Emergency medical services responding
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. Representative John McGuire (R-VA 5th District): “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.”
Law Enforcement:
- Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office has not released official statement
- Virginia State Police involvement unconfirmed
- Federal agencies’ involvement status unknown
COMMUNITY IMPACT
PUBLIC SAFETY:
- No immediate threat to public reported
- Residents advised to avoid Pittsville Road area
- Local schools and businesses not affected due to evening timing
ONGOING CONCERNS:
- Suspect status unknown
- Scene remains active with heavy law enforcement presence
- Investigation in preliminary stages
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Pittsylvania County has experienced several violent incidents in recent months, including a fatal shooting of a Franklin County High School teacher and basketball coach in Gretna just two weeks ago. The rural county along the Virginia-North Carolina border has seen increased law enforcement activity related to drug enforcement and domestic violence cases.
This developing story represents a significant incident for the small community of Gretna, population approximately 1,200, where such violent encounters with law enforcement are relatively rare.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
- Suspect Status: Whether any arrests have been made or if suspects remain at large
- Officer Conditions: Updates on the wounded officers’ medical status
- Investigation Details: What led to the warrant service and subsequent shooting
- Agency Involvement: Which specific law enforcement agencies were targeted
- Community Safety: Any ongoing threats to public safety
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Contact local authorities if you have any information related to this incident. Do not approach the scene area.