Virginia State Police are investigating a shooting of a man by a sheriff’s deputy who was responding to a domestic dispute call, according to reports.
Isaiah L. Brown, 32, needed hospitalization but is expected to survive the shooting, which happened just after 3 a.m. Wednesday in Spotsylvania, according to Fredericksburg.com.
After the shooting, Isaiah Brown was taken to an area hospital in Virginia. FacebookDeputies had responded to a call about a fight at Brown’s home, and at least one encountered Brown as he was walking away from the scene.
The officer provided medical assistance immediately after discharging his gun, officials said.
No additional details have been released about the shooting, including whether Brown was armed.
Information from a preliminary state police investigation will be turned over to the office of state Commonwealth Attorney LaBravia Jenkins for review, a state police rep told the news outlet.
An officer who used his gun gave Isaiah Brown medical help after the shooting. FacebookReps for the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police, and Fredericksburg Commonwealth Attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
