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Man arrested following shooting in Altavista

33-year-old man recovering from a gunshot wound in a Lynchburg hospital

Photo of Shaquan Dews. (Copyright 2024 by Altavista Police Department - All rights reserved.)

ALTAVISTA, Va.UPDATE:

A man has been located and arrested following this shooting incident, Altavista Police Department said.

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APD said they, along with Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, arrested 21-year-old Shaquan Dews on Tuesday afternoon for being in connection with the Saturday night shooting.

Dews was charged with the following:

  • Aggravated Malicious Wounding
  • Attempted Robbery
  • Grand Larceny
  • Use of a Firearm in the commission of a felony
  • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

Dews is currently being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond.


ORIGINAL STORY:

The Altavista Police Department is searching for a vehicle that may have been driven by someone involved in a Saturday night shooting that left a man injured.

APD said they responded to reports of a shooting around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday near Novelty Street and Amherst Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a 33-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He is reported to be in serious condition at a Lynchburg hospital.

Police believe the shooting is not random and there is no further danger to the public.

Authorities said the suspect is likely driving a silver Honda Accord with the license plate THU-6368. If you have any information regarding this incident, or the location of this vehicle, please contact 434-369-7425 or 434-592-9574.


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