CLIFTON FORGE, Va. – UPDATE
Virginia State Police has released new information about a deadly officer-involved shooting last Friday (June 30).
As we reported below, the incident happened just after 2 p.m. when Clifton Forge officers and an Alleghany County deputy responded to an ongoing domestic situation at a residence in the 1600 block of Oakhill Avenue.
Once they got inside, 38-year-old Leonidas Tamanini began threatening them and then charged at them, according to state police.
At this point, one of the officers at the scene shot Tamanini, authorities said. He was given first aid treatment at the scene, and while being transported to a nearby hospital, he died.
No law enforcement were hurt during the incident, as we reported below.
Tamanini’s remains have been taken to the medical examiner’s office in Roanoke for examination and autopsy, police said.
We’re told Tamanini’s last known address was in Williamsville.
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office is continuing to investigate the incident at the request of the Clifton Forge Police Chief.
Once state police conclude its investigation, they said the criminal investigative findings will be turned over to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for final review and adjudication.
UPDATE
Virginia State Police are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Clifton Forge on Friday.
Police say the incident happened just after 2 p.m. when Clifton Forge officers and an Alleghany County deputy responded to an ongoing domestic situation at a residence in the 1600 block of Oakhill Avenue.
When authorities got to the scene, a man began threatening them, then charged at them, according to VSP.
One of the officers then discharged his department-issued handgun and shot the man, authorities said.
The man was given first aid treatment at the scene, police said. Shortly thereafter, while being transported to a nearby hospital, he died.
No law enforcement were injured during the incident, VSP said.
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office is continuing to investigate the incident at the request of the Clifton Forge Police Chief.
10 News had a crew at the scene working for you to learn more on Friday afternoon. Watch previous coverage below.
ORIGINAL STORY
There was an increased police presence on Oakhill Ave. in Clifton Forge on Friday evening.
Alleghany County deputies and Clifton Forge police were lingering around the outside of the apartment building on Oakhill Ave for a few hours.
We’ve been told Virginia State Police is leading the investigation, and our crew at the scene saw vehicles from several different agencies come and go.
Oakhill Ave. was blocked off to traffic as authorities continued to investigate.
Other details are limited at this time. 10 News is working for you to learn more.
Stay with 10 News as this breaking story develops.