BREAKING NEWS. AND THAT BREAKING NEWS TAKES US JUST OVER THE STATE LINE IN VIRGINIA. THREE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES HAVE BEEN SHOT. THIS IS HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY OF GRETNA THAT IS ABOUT 30 MILES NORTH OF DANVILLE, ACCORDING TO OUR CNN AFFILIATE, WDBJ. THE DEPUTIES WERE SHOT WHILE TRYING TO SERVE WARRANTS INSIDE A HOME. WE’RE TOLD THEIR INJURIES ARE NOT LIFE THREATENING. THERE IS NO INFORMATION, THOUGH, ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SHOT THEM
Virginia deputies shot while serving warrants in Pittsylvania County
Updated: 11:28 PM EDT Aug 13, 2025
Three deputies with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office were shot, according to our CNN affiliate, WDBJ.The shooting occurred in Gretna, Virginia, which is about 30 miles north of Danville, on Wednesday evening. The deputies’ injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.The deputies were serving warrants at a home when the shooting took place.One person has been taken into custody.We are working to learn more; check back for updates.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWatch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app hereTRENDING STORIES
Three deputies with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office were shot, according to our CNN affiliate, WDBJ.
The shooting occurred in Gretna, Virginia, which is about 30 miles north of Danville, on Wednesday evening. The deputies’ injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
The deputies were serving warrants at a home when the shooting took place.
One person has been taken into custody.
We are working to learn more; check back for updates.
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