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Danville man sentenced in connection with Jan. 2024 officer-involved shooting

A Danville man will spend at least another year in prison after he was shot while pointing a gun at officers in January 2024. (WSLS 10)

DANVILLE, Va. – A Danville man will spend at least another year in prison after he was shot while pointing a gun at officers in January 2024.

Nicholas Beddoo was sentenced to 10 years Monday but will only serve 14 months, or 1 year and 2 months.

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Beddoo received five years each on charges of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and discharging a firearm on school property.

He received credit for time served and will also be on probation after his release.

Beddoo pleaded guilty to the charges in November.