More incidents in the Washington County Sheriff's Office
Incident 2026-02-17 Washington County Sheriff Shooting
| Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Report # | 2026-02-17 Washington County Sheriff Shooting |
| Department | Washington County Sheriff's Office |
| Address |
Driftwood Lane
Abingdon, Washington County,, VA |
| Tags | Police Shootings | Abingdon | Washington County | |
Incident Description
Officers from the Washington County Sheriff's Office shot and killed Christopher Allen Smith, a 52-year-old white man, near Driftwood Lane, Abingdon, VA 24211 on February 17, 2026.
Links
- https://www.wjhl.com/news/1-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-washington-county-va/
- https://wcyb.com/news/local/man-who-threatened-deputies-with-knife-shot-to-death-washington-county-virginia-authorities-say-christopher-allen-smith-driftwood-lane
- https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/02/18/man-shot-death-by-deputies-after-knife-threat-sheriff-says/