A Virginia sheriff's deputy was killed and another wounded Friday when a suspect opened fire on law enforcement officers, according to authorities.

Deputy Logan Utt was identified as the officer killed in the line of duty, the sheriff's office confirmed. A second deputy was wounded in the incident.

Law enforcement agencies have launched an active manhunt for the suspect responsible for the shooting. The sheriff's office stated that Deputy Utt was killed while serving the community.

Details about the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been released. The condition of the wounded deputy was not immediately available.

The incident marks another deadly attack on law enforcement officers in Virginia. Authorities continue their search for the suspect as the investigation remains ongoing.