March 31, 2025

Deadly shootout at Virginia truck stop injures officers

Steve Smith

Deadly shootout at Virginia truck stop injures officers

A tragic incident unfolded on March 28, 2025, at a Virginia truck stop, resulting in the death of a truck driver and injuries to two deputies. The event began with a pursuit of a suspect wanted for a previous shooting.

The sequence of events: Edmond Johnson, 29, linked to a Greensboro, NC shooting, was located at a Love’s Truck Stop in Carroll County, VA by local sheriff's deputies.

Deputies engaged Johnson after he was spotted in his semi. Upon exiting the vehicle, he exchanged gunfire with them.
During the shootout, Johnson was killed, and two Carroll County deputies sustained injuries.

Details: The deputies are currently hospitalized and in stable condition. The Virginia State Police continue to investigate the incident.

No further information on the deputies' recovery timeline has been released, but the investigation remains active as authorities work to piece together Johnson's movements and intentions.

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