CRIME INSIDER: Chesterfield Police Officer Shot Responding to Domestic Assault Call, Suspect in Custody After Barricade Standoff
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — A Chesterfield County Police officer is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg during a response to a domestic assault call early this morning. The incident, which unfolded in the normally quiet 5200 block of Whetstone Road, quickly escalated into a barricade situation that placed the neighborhood on high alert and mobilized a significant police response.
According to law enforcement officials, the incident began shortly after 6 a.m. when officers were dispatched to a home following a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance involving possible violence. Upon arrival, officers encountered a volatile situation, during which one officer was shot in the leg. The shooter is believed to be the same suspect involved in the domestic assault call.
Officer Hospitalized, Injuries Not Life-Threatening
The injured officer was quickly evacuated from the scene and transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment. Police have confirmed that the officer is in stable condition and recovering from what has been described as non-life-threatening injuries.
“The fact that the officer is expected to recover is a blessing, and we are grateful to the first responders and medical teams who acted so quickly,” said a Chesterfield County Police spokesperson. “Our thoughts are with him and his family.”
Brief Barricade Situation Ends in Arrest
Following the shooting, the suspect retreated into the residence, triggering a barricade situation. Law enforcement quickly established a perimeter and called in tactical support teams, including crisis negotiators and SWAT personnel. A tense hour followed, during which nearby residents were advised to shelter in place and avoid the area.
By 7 a.m., authorities confirmed that the suspect had been taken into custody without further incident. The name of the suspect has not yet been released, and police have stated that charges are pending as the investigation continues.
Domestic Violence Call Turns Dangerous
Incidents like this underscore the unpredictable and dangerous nature of domestic violence calls — often considered among the most volatile and high-risk situations officers face. The Chesterfield Police Department has not disclosed details about the initial domestic assault report or the suspect’s relationship to any other individuals in the residence.
Authorities did confirm that no one else was physically injured during the course of the incident, though the emotional impact on those involved — including family members and neighbors — is likely to be significant.
Ongoing Investigation
Crime scene investigators and detectives remained at the Whetstone Road location for several hours after the standoff ended, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. The entire block was cordoned off with police tape, and patrol units maintained a presence as part of the continuing investigation.
The department said more details will be made public as they become available, particularly once formal charges are filed.
“We’re committed to getting answers and ensuring justice is served,” said the department spokesperson. “An attack on one of our officers is an attack on the entire community, and we take it very seriously.”
Community Response
As news of the shooting spread, community members expressed both concern and gratitude — concern over the increasing risk faced by law enforcement during domestic violence calls, and gratitude for the swift, professional response that brought the situation under control with no loss of life.
“It’s scary to wake up to that kind of violence right down the street,” said one Whetstone Road resident. “But I’m relieved the officer is going to be okay and that no one else was hurt.”
Anyone with additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department.
More updates are expected from investigators as the case develops and charges are finalized. The injured officer’s name has not been released pending further notification and departmental review.