UPDATE
A man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting in Roanoke County on Friday night, according to the Roanoke County Police Department.
Authorities have identified the man as 52-year-old Shawn Alan Smith, of Roanoke County.
The incident began at about 7 p.m. with officers called to the 4900 block of Lantern Street in the North Lakes area for a domestic dispute involving a man with a weapon.
Roanoke County Police say while at the scene, they set up a perimeter and tried to talk to Smith, who was inside of the home; however. he was non-compliant and at one point he unexpectedly left the home and “engaged with an officer.”
That’s when two shots were fired. Authorities say Smith was fatally wounded in the incident.
According to officials, the officer was not injured.
Per department policy, the officer was placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
Police say this incident remains under investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY
Roanoke County police went to the scene of an officer-involved shooting Friday, officials said.
Police went to the 4900 block of Lantern Street, in the North Lakes area. Officials said a call came in to the Emergency Communications Center at 7 p.m. Friday.
The investigation was still active Friday night, officials said.
No other details were given.
Stay with 10 News and WSLS.com for updates on this developing story.
Source: WSLS News 10
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