LUNENBURG COUNTY, Va. — An off-duty Virginia police officer is wanted on felony charges after allegedly shooting a woman multiple times during a domestic incident Sunday afternoon in Lunenburg County.
Multiple agencies were called to the Kenbridge Station 7 just after 2:40 p.m. after a person who had been shot arrived at the firehouse for help, according to officials with the Lunenburg County Sheriff's Office.
The victim was treated and medflighted to an area hospital, according to deputies. There was no word on their condition at last check.
State police later issued warrants for 44-year-old Charles A. Stokes, an officer with Kenbridge Police. He is wanted on charges of aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Stokes is accused of firing into the woman's vehicle multiple times before driving off just after 2:40 p.m.
Stokes' original vehicle, a black Toyota Camry with Virginia license plates TGB-5260, was found at a business in Henderson, North Carolina, according to state police. That is where he allegedly stole a 2007 silver Honda Civic with Virginia license plates TGL-9143.
Troopers described Stokes as a white male, 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 230 pounds. He has green eyes and brown hair.
"Stokes should be considered armed and dangerous," troopers warned.
Anyone with information about Stokes' whereabouts is urged to call Virginia State Police Division 3 Dispatch at 540-444-7778 or email questions@vsp.virginia.gov.
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