Deputy Fatally Shot During Home Welfare Check in Virginia; Suspect Arrested

By The Epoch Times | Created at 2026-06-01 04:11:48 | Updated at 2026-06-06 15:34:12 5 days ago
Deputy Fatally Shot During Home Welfare Check in Virginia; Suspect Arrested

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HILLSVILLE, Va.—A sheriff’s deputy in Virginia died Friday after a man shot at two deputies who were conducting a welfare check, law enforcement officials said, and a suspect has been arrested.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said the fatal shooting occurred after law enforcement received a request from a family member to do a welfare check.

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