GREENSVILLE COUNTY, Va. — One person is dead and a Greensville County Sheriff's deputy is injured after a shooting Thursday morning, according to the Virginia State Police.
Deputies were dispatched to Fiddlers Road at 5:16 a.m. Thursday for a domestic incident. State police say the suspect initially left the scene, but returned when deputies arrived.
"Outside of the home, the suspect produced a handgun and exchanged gun fire with the deputies, before entering the residence," state police said.
A gunshot was heard from inside the home. After deputies made entry, they found the suspect dead. A 10-year-old inside the home was not injured during the incident.
The injured deputy is in stable condition. All deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave.
The Virginia State Police is handling the investigation.
"Prayers for all involved in this tragic incident. Heartfelt condolences to the suspect and family," state police said.
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