At the request of the Christiansburg Police Department, the Virginia State Police's Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Salem Field Office, is conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 20, 2024.
The Christiansburg Police Department has issued an informational release detailing the circumstances leading up to the incident.
The male suspect involved in the shooting is deceased, and law enforcement is currently working to confirm his identity.
Fortunately, no officers were injured during the incident.
The Virginia State Police will provide no further comments regarding the investigation until the suspect has been identified.
Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be submitted to the Montgomery County Commonwealth Attorney's Office for review and potential adjudication.