Three people, including a Covington police officer, were shot dead at a gas station in Covington on Monday, Virginia State Police has confirmed. 

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The incident took place at Covington Farm and Fuel on North Alleghany Avenue and the shooter is among the dead, authorities said. 

“The Virginia State Police, Town of Covington Police Department and Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. VSP’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office is investigating the shooting,” Virginia State Police said, WDBJ reported. 

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 Route 220 was closed at the intersection of Alleghany Avenue (Route 220) and South Monroe Avenue following the shooting.

The Virginia State Police, City of Covington Police Department and Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office all responded. The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office is also investigating the case.