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🌱 What we know about Thursday’s shooting on West Washington Street

Petersburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about Thursday’s shooting on West Washington Street
  • How a late-night South Adams Street shooting led to charges

Also on today's calendar: Yoga with Belinda Todd! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 39.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Petersburg Police Swarm Gas Station After Man Shot on W. Washington Street (newsbreak.com) — A man was shot Thursday evening at a gas station on West Washington Street in Petersburg, drawing a large police response while his condition remained unclear. The incident comes as Petersburg’s gun homicide rate has dropped sharply in recent years, yet still ranks among Virginia’s highest. State reports show the city receives only a small share of gun-violence prevention funding.
   

• Man charged with malicious wounding in Petersburg shooting (nbc12.com) — Petersburg police say two men were wounded in an early-morning shooting on South Adams Street Saturday, with both injuries described as non-life-threatening. Investigators recovered two guns and later charged 37-year-old Dejuan “DJ” Roy with malicious wounding and reckless handling of a firearm. Roy is being held without bond as police emphasize their ongoing focus on reducing gun violence in the city.
   

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    Sunday October 25
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    • Saturday October 31
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    Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association, 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd, Petersburg

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  • Looking for a good reliable mechanic that will look at my car.
    Check engine light came on, gas cap fine… went to get a diagnostic from the auto parts store and was told it was the thermostat. I’ve already… (Nextdoor Old Towne)
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    It’s a 2022. My engine check light randomly came on. (Nextdoor Old Towne)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • In Minnesota, residents say water bills doubled after rate hikes as the city says usage spiked (thecooldown.com)
  • If passed, this bill would strengthen protections for Virginia renters exposed to mold (insidenova.com)

Hopewell

  • Doughnuts for Petersburg: Dominant Crimson Wave defense shuts out rival Hopewell (richmond.com)
  • ‘I just wanted him to be quiet': Virginia father, 22, admits shaking baby son on recorded call (newsbreak.com)
  • USDA selects 8 fertilizer projects for $573M in funding (feedandgrain.com)

Ok Petersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What sits at the bottom of the ocean and Shakes?" — A nervous wreck (Thank you Fiona M. for sending it in!)
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