From ABC13 News: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Three officers were injured Wednesday during an incident in Pittsylvania County.
ABC13 was on the scene early in the evening, where there was a large police presence. Authorities held a press conference on Wednesday night to give an update.
Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor said three officers went to 611 Blue Jay Lane to serve warrants and a protective order. As soon as they approached the home, officials say they were met with gunfire.
The officers were then struck by shrapnel. One of those officers was taken to the ER out of caution; that officer has been released.
Luckily, none of the officers’ wounds were life-threatening.
After a standoff that lasted several hours, one suspect, James Andreu Lehnerd, was arrested and hauled off to jail. He now faces “serious charges,” the report states.
Rep. John McGuire (R-Va.) announced on X, “My thoughts and prayers are with the deputies who were shot in Pittsylvania County, as well as their families. We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time.”
My thoughts and prayers are with the deputies who were shot in Pittsylvania County, as well as their families. We are closely following the situation and keeping everyone affected in our hearts during this difficult time.https://t.co/oJqpWeG1yc
— Congressman John McGuire (@RepJohnMcGuire) August 14, 2025
UPDATE: Virginia State Police is beginning an investigation into the incident in Pittsylvania County on Wednesday that left three officers injured. One man is currently in custody. https://t.co/1AKvedzlxd
— ABC 13 News – WSET (@ABC13News) August 14, 2025
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