22-year-old shot and killed by police after domestic disturbance call in Craig County: VSP
CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A 22-year-old man is dead after being shot by police in Craig County on Wednesday.
The Craig County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 400 block of John's Creek Road. When officers arrived, they were told that a person inside the home was armed and a firearm had been discharged. In response, negotiators and a tactical team were called to the scene.
At 8:57 p.m., an armed man walked out of the house onto the front porch. Multiple officers then fired their weapons, hitting the suspect.
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Emergency medical care was provided immediately, but the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Kyle Mills of Christiansburg, died from his injuries.
No officers were injured in the incident. In accordance with departmental policy, all officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducts an investigation into the incident. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be turned over to the Craig County Commonwealth's Attorney for review.
