Virginia Courthouse Shooting!
A Virginia courthouse shooting has happened in Fauquier County. The Virginia courthouse shooting injured two deputies moments ago.
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Deputy County Administrator Catherine Heritage tells press that two deputies were shot during a early morning court hearing in Fauquier County courthouse. The shooting happened during an inmate hearing. No reports of any arrests have yet been released.
Heritage reports the deputies are hospitalized in stable condition. She gave no further indication of where the shooting happened nor the extent of the officers’ injuries.
The County’s visitor website describes the region as follows:
“Fauquier County, the beautiful bridge between bustling Northern Virginia and the tranquil foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nestled in the heart of Virginia horse and wine country, Fauquier retains the charm and character of its agricultural heritage. Scenic country roads lined with stone and rail fences lead to picturesque towns and villages which have welcomed travelers for 250 years.
“The rich and colorful history of the county where Chief Justice John Marshall grew up and Colonel John Singleton Mosby rode to fame is preserved in markers and monuments and in twelve stops on the Virginia Civil War Trails.
“Old Town Warrenton, the county seat, is an architectural and historic treasure. The majestic columns and graceful spire of the “old” county Court House, still in use, beckon visitors to streets lined with well-preserved homes and appealing shops and restaurants. The Old Jail, built in 1808, houses a museum of local history. Modern accommodations, traveler services, shopping centers and a variety of restaurants border the tree-lined “old bypass” west of Old Town.”
