PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) – On Sunday at 7:30 a.m., authorities observed a homicide suspect near Prince Edward Highway (460) and Hixburg Road, spotted by a Farmville Police Officer. During the encounter, the suspect fired at the officer and then fled on foot along Hixburg Road.
A large search was conducted by multiple local and state law enforcement agencies, and as a result, the suspect was arrested.
There is currently no information on whether the officer who interacted with the suspect was hit or if there were any injuries.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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