VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Three people, including a Virginia Beach Police officer, had to be treated for injuries following an officer-involved shooting Thursday.
Around 3:30 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of the 600 block of Newtown Road, police said in a press conference. That's near the Newtown Baker Crossing shopping center, north of the intersection with E. Virginia Beach Boulevard.
Police said the officers conducted a traffic stop and found out the people inside the vehicle were armed. There was a struggle during which an officer fired their firearm.
An officer was treated on the scene for minor injuries before being released, police said.
Two other people were taken to area hospitals, police told News 3. Information about their injuries or conditions was not immediately available.
Virginia Beach Police said investigators were working to process the scene, talk to witnesses and gather evidence including any video.
News 3's crews could see a heavy police presence in the shopping center parking lot which was wrapped with crime scene tape.
Mary Spencer was getting her hair done when she said she heard the shots ring out.
"We heard four shots," she said. "I'm trying to figure out what happened, why?"
Police did not release any other details at the scene, and said the investigation is ongoing.
The owner of Margaritas Mexican restaurant, Isabel Rodriguez, said the heavy police presence has her on edge.
"I'm a little afraid and concerned," she said.
On scene, police told News 3 that a press conference will be held Friday to update details, however, no further information was provided Thursday night.
