Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the Smyth County community, family, friends and co-workers of the Smyth County Sheriff's Offi

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the Smyth County community, family, friends and co-workers of the Smyth County Sheriff's Office deputy who lost their life in the line of duty today. We also send Prayers for a successful and speedy recovery to the deputy who was also wounded. Virginia: Smyth County deputy was killed and another injured, according to a member of the general assembly, District 6 Senator Todd Pillion. There has been a large police presence near the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office since around 5 p.m. Details of what happened remain unclear, but scanner traffic indicated shots were exchanged between the deputies and another person. The identities of the office and any potential suspects have not been publicly released, according to Senator Pillion. Source: Police frequency