COVINGTON, Va. – An investigation is underway in Covington after an officer-involved shooting, according to Alleghany County Sheriff Kyle Moore.
The incident started as a traffic stop, authorities said - during which, a K-9 alerted the deputy to the vehicle.
When the deputy tried to bring the man into custody, he fled the scene, leading to a police chase, the sheriff said.
During the pursuit, the subjects slid off the road due to wintry conditions, the sheriff said. According to state police, they crashed into someone’s house in the 800 block of North Beverly.
After crashing, the pair ran into the person’s home where a quick standoff happened, according to Sheriff Moore.
“When he went into the house, they did not follow him immediately. He ran into the house; they were a short distance behind him. They stood at the back door and commanded him to come out of the building which he did not,” Sheriff Moore said.
A male suspect was shot three times by Alleghany County deputies, the sheriff said. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment with life-threatening injuries.
Sheriff Moore said the female suspect is now in custody.
The deputies were placed on administrative leave until the investigation is complete, according to VSP.