Creigh Deeds Stabbed, Son Killed, According to Report

By Greg Hambrick

Virginia state Sen. Creigh Deeds is in critical condition from a stabbing and his son is dead from a gunshot wound, according to several news reports.

Deeds, a Bath County Democrat, ran for governor in 2009.

Deeds was stabbed multiple times in the head and upper torso, said Corinne Geller, a spokeswoman for the Virginia State Police. Geller spoke at a news conference in Charlottesville.

Deeds is being treated for "serious" injuries at the University of Virginia Medical Center, according to The Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Read more of the Times-Dispatch report.

State police Sgt. Mike King told The Roanoke Times that Deeds was able to leave the home and walk to the roadway, were he was picked up by a cousin. Deeds was eventually airlifted to the medical center.

Read more of The Roanoke Times report.  

Virginia governor-elect Terry McAuliffe released a statement about Deeds:

“Dorothy and I are praying for Sen. Creigh Deeds and his family in the wake of this awful tragedy," McAuliffe said. "This is a truly sad day for Virginia and for the many people who know Creigh as the fine public servant and friend he is. We join people across the Commonwealth and country in wishing him a full recovery.”

And Gov. Bob McDonnell has released a statement, offering his thoughts and prayers for the Deeds family:

"The news from this morning is utterly heartbreaking. Creigh Deeds is an exceptional and committed public servant who has always done what he believes is best for Virginia and who gives his all to public service. He cares deeply about Virginia, and the people of Virginia care deeply for him. I urge all Virginians today to join me in praying for a full and complete recovery for Creigh and for many more years of his public service to the Commonwealth. At this moment, our state unites in prayer for Creigh Deeds and his family."