Several law enforcement officers were shot in southern Virginia on Wednesday afternoon, a congressman announced.
Rep. John McGuire (R-VA), a freshman representative who beat former Rep. Bob Good in the 2024 primary for his seat, said he’s following the situation closely in Pittsylvania County.
“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,” he said.
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Law enforcement services assemble in response to an active shooting situation in Gretna, Va., on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (John R. Crane/Danville Register & Bee via AP)
Pittsylvania County is on Virginia’s southern border with North Carolina. The incident happened in Gretna, a small
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