PULASKI, Va. – A manhunt continues in the New River Valley.
Several law enforcement agencies are searching for a man who they say is armed and dangerous.
We’re told he tried to steal a cop car and run over two police officers.
People in Pulaski said they have not seen such heavy police presence in the area, and hope the situation is resolved safely and quickly.
“We’ve seen some pretty wild stuff but nothing of this instant,” Ernie Draper, a Pulaski resident said.
Draper lives in the area and said he was worried about the well-being of others nearby.
“Just worried about my neighbors, their well-being,” Draper said.
On Thursday morning, police said they got a domestic violence call.
Authorities said a man, Jerrod Brown, was at the scene and stole a patrol car that had a weapon inside. He then tried to run over two officers.
We’re told Brown wrecked the car and is now on the run with the firearm.
Around 12:45 p.m., police said there were shots fired in the Draper Mountain area, but they didn’t know who did it.
The search is still underway. Read more about the incident and search here.