Coverage dated October 18, 2026

Man dead, deputy shot and wounded after police shooting in Spotsylvania neighborhood

Headline from NBC4 Washington

A man died and a Spotsylvania County deputy was shot and wounded after authorities say the man shot at deputies and they returned fire. Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 11000 block of Hickory Creek Drive at about 12:40 p.m.

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Reports & sources

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  1. FOX 5 DC

    Deputy injured in officer-involved shooting in Spotsylvania: police (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Spotsylvania on Sunday. A large police presence gathered on the 11000 block of Hickory Creek Drive around 1:30 p.m. The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office says a deputy was injured during an incident that involved an officer-involved shoo…

  2. NBC4 Washington

    Man dead, deputy shot and wounded after police shooting in Spotsylvania neighborhood (opens NBC4 Washington)

    Published

    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    A man died and a Spotsylvania County deputy was shot and wounded after authorities say the man shot at deputies and they returned fire. Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 11000 block of Hickory Creek Drive at about 12:40 p.m.

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