Crime & Safety
Teen Shooting Victim in Critical Condition
Multiple guns were found throughout the home, according to Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. Investigators hoping for tips.
A teen shooting victim is in critical, but stable condition at Mary Washington Hospital after he was found in a home overnight, according to Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a shooting report at 4:31 a.m. Wednesday to the 5000 block of Blarney Street in the Chancellor Green subdivision.
They found a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body, according to SCSO Capt. Troy J. Skebo.
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“Detectives and the Sheriff’s Office Forensic Unit have been on scene most of the day collecting evidence,” Skebo said in a statement. ”Preliminary investigation revealed drug activity and multiple firearms found throughout the home discarded on the floor.”
The only suspect description in the investigation is a man wearing a mask.
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Anyone with information is asked the call the Sheriff’s Office at 540-582-7115, 800-928-5822 or 540-582-5822, visit spotsylvaniacrimesolvers.org or text SEE911 to CRIMES (274637).
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