STERLING, Va.—Authorities say two sheriff’s deputies have been shot while responding to a domestic dispute in northern Virginia.
The injuries are serious but not expected to be life-threatening. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that the shooting occurred in Sterling, which is about 30 miles northwest of Washington. WRC-TV in Washington reported that the shooting occurred shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday.
LCSO responded to a domestic incident on Hollow Mountain Place in Sterling. During the incident two deputies were shot. Their injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening. A suspect is in custody. Further details will be released as they become available. pic.twitter.com/DbRFJwmF3o
— Loudoun Co. Sheriff (@LoudounSheriff) December 24, 2017
A suspect is in custody. Kraig Troxell, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office, says there is no threat to the community.
No other information was immediately available.
