Two Chesterfield Officers Shot and K-9 Killed as Suspect Is Taken Into Custody

Overview

• Chesterfield police responded to a shooting report at a Clover Hill Farms home and exchanged gunfire with a suspect who was taken into custody and transported to a hospital.
• Two patrol officers were shot and taken to area hospitals for surgery, and a police K-9 named Knight died of its injuries.
• Police said the incident began during a domestic disturbance and that the suspect fired multiple rounds with a long gun before officers returned fire.
• Authorities issued a one-mile shelter-in-place alert that was lifted after the scene was secured and said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
• Investigators are processing the residence with state and federal explosive and firearms experts, have obtained multiple felony warrants, and are asking anyone with information to contact Chesterfield County Police or Crime Solvers.