GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. -- A man was hospitalized after he was shot by a Goochland County Sherriff's deputy who said the man had pointed a gun at the deputies in the western part of the county Thursday night.
According to the Goochland County Sheriff's Office, they were notified around 6:30 p.m. about an emergency call for the sound of gunshots and a woman screaming. Crime Insider sources tells Jon Burkett the incident was at a home on Hodges Hideaway Lane off of Three Chopt Road.
When they arrived to the scene, deputies said they questioned a man about his involvement in the situation.
Deputies said the man then brought out a gun and ignored their orders to put the gun down. He then allegedly pointed the gun at them and a deputy shot him.
The man was transported to VCU Medical Center, but his condition is unknown at this time. Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett the man was shot in the stomach.
The sheriff's office said charges are pending against the man who was shot.
Virginia State Police are investigating the incident. Pending the outcome of the investigation, the deputy involved in the shooting is on administrative leave.
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