CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WGHP) — The public is rallying around two deputies in Virginia who were injured in a shootout with the suspect of a separate Greensboro shooting. Deputies say they found the suspect, Edmond Johnson, 29, of Louisiana, in a Swift tractor-trailer in the parking lot of a Love's Truck Stop off Interstate 77, Exit 1, in the Lambsburg area on Friday. When Johnson got out of the tractor-trailer, he reportedly exchanged gunfire with deputies. During the confrontation, Johnson and two deputies were hit by gunfire. Johnson was killed. The deputies were taken to the hospital. Greensboro makes downtown safety a priority as weather warms up In a statement on Sunday, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to everyone who has offered support and reaffirmed that the two deputies injured as in "stable condition." The sheriff's office's full statement is included below: "Thank you for the overwhelming love and support to so many law enforcement agencies, citizens, community partners, community leaders, Va. State Officials, NC State Officials, Carroll Fire/EMS, all hospital staff and so many others that I may have missed. "The last twenty-four plus hours have been a whirlwind and full of challenges for the entire Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. I am so thankful that two of my Deputies are in stable condition after being shot. "These brave men and women of law enforcement put on a badge every day and place their lives on the line to serve their communities and fellow citizens with always knowing that they may not make it back home. I am so thankful for each and every Carroll County Deputy and each law enforcement officer that serves to protect our communities. Thank you all again for your love and support of our agency and thank you to the Lord above for watching over my Deputies as they did their duty." Prior to the shooting in Carroll County, Johnson was reportedly involved in a shooting in Greensboro. Around 1:44 p.m. on Friday, Greensboro officers, Greensboro firefighters and Guilford County EMS were sent to a reported shooting on I-85 South near mile marker 131. Police say the incident involved drivers of two tractor-trailers, including Johnson. One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Johnson reportedly fled north to Virginia, prompting Greensboro police to contact the Carroll County Sheriff's Office and inform them that the suspect was potentially at a truck stop in the Carroll County area. Greensboro police said in a statement, "The Greensboro Police Department is grateful for our dedicated partners in law enforcement who put their lives on the line to protect and serve. We extend our heartfelt support to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and our prayers for a full recovery for both injured deputies." Virginia State Police say the suspect was also wanted in Maryland. ...read more read less