A theft suspect was in custody in Virginia on Saturday night, accused of shooting two Walmart security guards and a sheriff’s deputy after stealing a vehicle before being captured, according to reports.
The incident started at about 5 pm at a Walmart location in Sterling, Loudoun County, about 30 miles outside Washington, DC
Two sheriff’s deputies responded to Walmart after the suspect allegedly tried to steal something, the Washington WTO reported.
After a confrontation, the armed suspect shot a Loudoun County sheriff and two loss prevention officers inside the store, the report said. All three were taken to a local hospital, where they were treated for non-life-threatening wounds.
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Another policeman chased the suspect outside the store, where more shots were exchanged.
“The suspect ran into a vehicle that had his keys left behind and stole the vehicle,” said Kraig Troxell, director of media relations at the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office. “He then ran away from the area.”
The suspect allegedly stole a truck from the store’s parking lot and left. Fairfax County sheriff’s delegates later spotted the vehicle on Route 28 to the south, chasing it until the driver hit the truck, the WTOP reported.
A witness then saw the suspect get into a Ford Explorer and leave. Fairfax police chased the vehicle until the suspect got out and ran behind some houses, LoudounNow reported.
The suspect was soon arrested and transported to a hospital for treatment because of a gunshot wound to an arm, the report said. It was unclear at what point the suspect was injured.
Virginia State Police also helped with the incident, said the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
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Earlier on Saturday, a bank robbery took place at the same mall, Dulles Crossing Plaza.
The suspect entered a Bank of America around 10:30 am, displayed a firearm and demanded money before fleeing in a dark-colored SUV, according to the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office.