NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va. — Two women are dead, and several others were shot, including a suspect and a sheriff's deputy, early Monday morning when a gunman opened fire in multiple locations, the Northampton County Sheriff's Office confirmed to News 3.
After responding to reports of shots fired on Randall Circle in Exmore, a suspect began shooting at deputies in their cars with a rifle, striking one in the vest.
"The individual started firing at the two deputies while they were in their vehicles. So two of the vehicles were struck by those rounds," said Sheriff David Doughty. "We later discovered, one of those deputies actually had one of the rounds back at his vest. But, they're all okay."
The suspect then drove off, and deputies found a woman there on Randall Circle, shot dead.
More reports of gunfire came shortly after on nearby Parallel Road, where deputies found a suspect shooting at houses. They exchanged gunfire again with the suspect, who was shot and taken into custody.
Three others were found shot on Parallel Road.
A second woman was found dead on Seaside Road in Nassawadox, authorities say. In an interview with News 3, Doughty said the woman found at this scene was a family member of the suspect.
The NCSO said they believe the suspect is the same in all three incidents, but they don't have complete information about a motive or relationships between the suspect and all of the victims.
The suspect and three other shooting victims are being treated at the hospital, the sheriff's office said; their conditions are not known as of 4 p.m. Monday.
Virginia State Police are also investigating.
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