LCSO names attempted bank robbery/shooting suspect

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update to the officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier today.

Conner Peltzer, 30, of Sterling, was shot on Jan. 6, while LCSO deputies were attempting to apprehend him. Aid was immediately rendered, and he was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Peltzer was identified as a suspect in the attempted bank robbery at the Bank of America at Dulles Crossing in Sterling on Jan. 5.

Both incidents remain under investigation. The shooting will be investigated by LCSO Internal Affairs, as is standard practice when a deputy is involved in a shooting.

Anyone with information, please contact Detective Mitchell at 703-777-1021. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or submit a tip through the LCSO app.