SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — Two Spotsylvania men face multiple felony charges after gunfire damaged buildings in a residential area on Tuesday, prompting a search and two foot chases, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office.
Deandre Cunningham, 18, and Miyel Cauley, 19, both of Spotsylvania, were arrested after deputies responded to the 11700 block of Rustic View Lane around 5 p.m. for a reported shooting.
A caller reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing several people running from the area, authorities said.
Deputies established a perimeter and pursued two suspects on foot, apprehending one on Twin Springs Lane and the other on Ross Drive.
Detectives recovered multiple shell casings, documented damage to buildings and seized a gun from one of the suspects, according to the sheriff's office.
Cunningham and Cauley were each charged with attempted malicious wounding, shooting at an occupied dwelling, reckless handling of a firearm and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
No injuries were reported.
Investigators have not released details about what led to the shooting or whether anyone was specifically targeted.
Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office at 540-582-7115.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Spotsylvania Crime Solvers at 540-582-5822 or 800-928-5822, or online at spotsylvaniacrimesolvers.org or P3Tips.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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