HILLSVILLE, Va. (AP) 鈥� A sheriff鈥檚 deputy in Virginia died Friday after a man shot at deputies conducting a welfare check, law enforcement officials said.
The Carroll County Sheriff鈥檚 Office said the fatal shooting occurred after law enforcement received a request from a family member to do a welfare check.
A man at the home opened fire on deputies who returned fire, the sheriff鈥檚 office said. Both deputies were hit by gunfire.
鈥淥ne deputy sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second deputy was struck in his ballistic vest and is currently receiving medical evaluation and is reported to be in stable condition,鈥� the sheriff鈥檚 office wrote in a news release.
A search is underway for the suspect. Law enforcement officials said he should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.
Officials did not immediately identify the officer who was killed.
鈥淢y office is closely monitoring this tragic incident,鈥� Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger wrote on social media. 鈥淚 encourage anyone with information on the suspect鈥檚 whereabouts to contact Virginia State Police. My thoughts are with the deputy鈥檚 family and the Carroll County Sheriff鈥檚 Office as we work through this awful situation.鈥�
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