Sandy MaloneHampton, VA – A Hampton police officer and the suspect he was trying to arrest on a warrant from the U.S. Marshals Service were both shot on Wednesday afternoon.
Hampton Police Corporal Ernest Williams said the incident occurred on Jan. 11 near the intersection of Todds Lane and Big Bethel Road as officers attempted to arrest the fugitive from justice, the Daily Press reported.
The wounded officer and the wounded suspect were both transported to nearby hospitals.
No details about what kind of altercation led up to the shooting have been released, the Daily Press reported.
Officials have yet released any information about the medical conditions of the suspect or the officer, nor have they released their names.
UPDATE: Officials said on Wednesday night that the wounded law enforcement officer was a member of the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office.
BREAKING: Hampton Police tell us this large scene is an officer-involved shooting. Part of Todds Lane is blocked off at Northampton Dr & Big Bethel Rd @WTKR3 pic.twitter.com/m0XAbU5Ypw
— Antoinette DelBel (@AnnieDelBel) January 11, 2023
Officers are investigating an officer involved shooting in the area of Todd’s Lane and Big Bethel Road. Avoid the area and there is no threat to the public. pic.twitter.com/dbpuvraoHP
— Hampton VA Police (@HamptonVAPolice) January 11, 2023
Hampton Police on the scene of an officer involved shooting at Big Bethel Road and Todds Lane @WAVY_News pic.twitter.com/V1KNT35x75
— Ricky Matthews (@WAVY_RickyM) January 11, 2023
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Holly Matkin
