Man dead after police-involved shooting in Galax

CARROLL COUNTY, Virginia. — A man was killed Monday afternoon following a chase in Carroll County that ended in a shootout involving an officer, according to Virginia State Police.

According to police, at around 12:53 p.m., a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a Toyota Tacoma traveling on Route 58 near Glendale Road in Carroll County.

We were told that the Toyota refused to stop and a chase began.

According to VSP, the pursuit ended at Route 58 and Wild Turkey Lane after police were able to detain the vehicle.

The driver of the Tacoma, a man, fired a gun, and a local police officer and a police officer returned fire, authorities said. Emergency services were immediately called to the scene.

VSP said the suspect was transported to Twin County Regional Healthcare in Galax, where he died.

No police officers were injured in the incident.

In accordance with state police policy, the officer was placed on leave pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.

We will continue to update this breaking news as more information becomes available.