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Off-duty Gloucester County deputy shot after trying to stop person breaking into vehicles

The shooting happened in the 100 block of Leslie Lane in the Tabb Lakes subdivision. A 21-year-old man was detained.

YORKTOWN, Va. — The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office says a homeowner was shot by a person after he tried to stop the suspect from breaking into vehicles early Monday morning.

Deputies were called to the 100 block of Leslie Lane in Yorktown for a shooting. That's in the Tabb Lakes subdivision.

Authorities say someone was breaking into vehicles when a male homeowner confronted the person. The homeowner, who is an off-duty Gloucester County Sheriff's Office deputy, was shot. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Deputies detained Jordan Hilliard, a 21-year-old man with ties to Newport News and Hampton, who now faces 12 charges on 15 warrants. 

Those charges include attempted capital murder, aggravated malicious wounding, shooting a gun in a public place, using a firearm in the commission of a felony, unlawfully wounding while in the commission of a felony, and shooting into an occupied dwelling - and a slew of misdemeanors.

The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office confirmed the man shot in the incident is a deputy with the county. The office said they are not releasing the deputy's name. 

Other details, such as the number of rounds fired, have not been released as part of the ongoing investigation. 

No other injuries have been reported from the shooting, and authorities say they believe there are no other suspects at this time. 

One neighbor, Nathan Vandygriff, says he heard gunshots around 4 a.m., which is around the same time police were dispatched to the scene. He says car thefts in his neighborhood are becoming more common recently.

"It was a little shocking. It's so close to home and right down the street," said Vandygriff. "We're grateful for our neighbor for protecting us and doing his job and just hope he's okay."

Danny Diggs, the York-Poquoson sheriff, sent out a statement Monday afternoon.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Deputy who is recovering, his family, and our community," Diggs wrote. "I am extremely proud of our Dispatchers for getting accurate information out so quickly. I would also like to recognize my Deputies and Investigators for apprehending the suspect, gathering the evidence and information needed to bring the charges against the offender.” 

Residents in the Tabb Lakes subdivision told 13News Now that worries over car break-ins in the area have been circulating on neighborhood social media platforms. 

“My neighbors across the street had video a couple weeks ago of people checking doors at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.," resident Doug Alexander said. 

Captain Jeff Kerr, with the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, said they were looking into the situation.

“We always ask for people to lock their cars, it’s a deterrent from these crimes occurring," he said. "We don’t know if the person detained this morning was involved in ones past, but we’re looking into that.”

Deputies are asking anyone in the neighborhood to check their video systems for any suspicious activity. If you have any tips, call 757-890-4999.

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