Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has identified the man fatally shot Tuesday morning during an attempted arrest tied to a recent bank robbery.
According to the sheriff’s office, Conner Peltzer, 30, of Sterling, was shot on January 6, 2026, when deputies attempted to apprehend him. Authorities said deputies rendered aid immediately, and Peltzer was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
Peltzer was identified as a suspect in an attempted bank robbery that occurred on January 5 at the Bank of America at Dulles Crossing in Sterling.
Both the bank robbery and the subsequent officer-involved shooting remain under investigation. LCSO confirmed that its Internal Affairs Division will review the incident, which is standard procedure when a deputy is involved in a shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Mitchell at 703-777-1021. Those wishing to remain anonymous can reach Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or submit a tip via the LCSO app.
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