A man was killed by a Christiansburg police officer after a 911 call about a suspicious person led to a foot chase after the man displayed a knife.
According to the Town of Christiansburg, Christiansburg Police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a suspicious person observed near Viewland Circle in the Mud Pike area of Montgomery County near the Christiansburg town limits on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 at approximately 1:51p.m.
“Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded and observed an individual who displayed a knife and then fled on foot, deputies followed,” according to the information released by the Town of Christiansburg. “Deputies temporarily lost sight of the suspect and a foot search followed. Due to the proximity of the call, Christiansburg Police responded to assist with search operations.”
“At approximately 2:15p.m. Christiansburg Police observed the suspect. The suspect then fled into a wooded area. Christiansburg Police and Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies followed. As officers pursued, the suspect exited the tree line and pointed a weapon at a Christiansburg Police officer. Christiansburg Police then shot the suspect. Officers rendered aid to the suspect, until Christiansburg EMS arrived. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.”
No law enforcement officers were injured in the incident.
The incident has been turned over to Virginia State Police for investigation. According to the VSP the Virginia State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Salem Field Office, will be investigating the shooting
“Upon the completion of the investigation, the findings will be turned over to the Montgomery County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for review and adjudication,” the VSP stated.
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