Rookie Virginia Officer Killed, Two Others Shot
Source Officer.com News
A rookie police officer in Prince William County, Virginia was fatally shot and two others were wounded after responding to a domestic-related shooting Saturday.
The officers were called to the reported shooting in the 13000 block of Lashmere Court in Woodbridge when they were confronted by the gunman, according to a department news release.
The officers were transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Officer Ashley Guindon, who was critically injured in the shooting, succumbed to her wounds. Guindon had just been sworn into the department on Friday and Saturday was her first day on the job.
The condition of the other two wounded police officers is unknown.
A suspect was taken into police custody at the scene.
"The remaining two officers wounded during the encounter are continuing to be treated for their injuries. We ask for everyone's thoughts and prayers as our department deals with this tragic loss," the department said in a statement. "We also ask for continued patience as we learn more about this incident."
The investigation into the shooting is currently ongoing.
Officer.com will provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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