The authorities examine random shootings that have killed the fireman Danville

Danville, va. (WDBJ) – The office of the Sheriff of the Pittsylvania district examines a random shootout, in which a firefighter Danville killed on Tuesday.

According to MPs, the crews reacted to the 900 block of the Countryside Drive in Ringgold to reports of a man who suffers from a gunshot wound.

The MPs say that the 31 -year -old Kaleb Barker was not found and suffered from a gunshot wound on the upper body.

According to MPs, Barker was brought to Sovah Health in Danville, where he later died.

The MPs say that the preliminary investigation considered the shootout to be random, but are waiting for further information from the medical examiner to complete the examination.

The Danville fire brigade published the following explanation on its Facebook page on Wednesday:

With profound sadness, we share the tragic loss of one of our own.

The Danville fire brigade suffered an immeasurable loss last night when the premature death of firefighter Kaleb Barker was. Kaleb was deeply loved – not only by his co -fire brigade, but from everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His loss has created a gap in our ranks, which will be impossible to fill.

During his far too short term, Kaleb served this department with commitment, courage and an unshakable commitment to the job. He was more than just a fireman – he was a fireman of a fireman. In a short time he had a permanent effect and embodied the best of what it means to serve.

But more than a colleague, more than a friend, Kaleb was our brother. His present, his laugh and his commitment to the job are very missing, but never forget.

Please keep Kalbs family, his wife Natalie, his son Noah and his parents Kevin and Tonya in their thoughts and asked in this incredibly difficult time.

They rest slightly, brother. We will take it from here.

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