Three sheriff’s deputies sustained injuries resulting from gunfire while serving warrants and a protective order at a home Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
“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,” Rep. John McGuire (R-VA) said.
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
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Pittsylvania County Sheriff Michael Taylor said the warrants being served were for brandishing a firearm and trespassing.
“All three are well. Of course they’re shaken up. And they’re going through the process now of trying to heal,” Taylor said, adding: “They’re OK.”
Taylor said the officers were met with gunfire when they approached the home and called for backup. The officers all appear to have been wounded by shrapnel and none were directly hit, Taylor said.
A standoff ensued before the suspect eventually gave up and came out of the house on his own. The suspect, James Andru Lehnerd, was taken into custody and is awaiting charges.
“We are heartened to hear that the deputies of Pittsylvania County are safe this morning. We are so grateful for their professionalism and the work of our state police to bring an end to this situation with no loss of life,” Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said.
We are heartened to hear that the deputies of Pittsylvania County are safe this morning. We are so grateful for their professionalism and the work of our state police to bring an end to this situation with no loss of life.
— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) August 14, 2025
Further info from the Associated Press:
The sheriff asked the Virginia State Police to investigate the shooting. Sgt. Rick Garletts, a spokesperson for the Virginia State Police, said agents would likely be at the scene all night collecting evidence.
“We’re very happy that there were no further injuries tonight. This could have ended much worse than it did,” Garletts said. “I’m glad he gave himself up and came on out.”
Photos and video from the scene showed a large number of parked police and emergency response vehicles.
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