Herndon police officer shoots man while responding to domestic stabbing – WTOP News

As police responded to a domestic dispute Sunday where a woman was stabbed in Herndon, Virginia, authorities say one officer shot and wounded a man.

Both are in the hospital with serious injuries.

Officers were called to investigate a domestic dispute just before noon Sunday near First Place and Station Street, according to Herndon police. When officers arrived, they found a woman and a dog with stab wounds.

A man at the residence was then shot by officers on the scene, police said. No details have been released on what led up to the shooting.

INCIDENT ALERT: Officers in area of First/Station. HPD responded to a domestic incident in which an officer fired his duty weapon. Both individuals involved in the domestic incident have been transported to hospital. Officer is uninjured. PIO enrt. Update shortly. pic.twitter.com/wr2xHpDHMu

— Herndon Police (@HerndonPolice) April 14, 2024

The canine was taken to an emergency vet.

Police said the scene is still under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for more information.

Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.

© 2024 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.