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71-year-old man faces charges after shooting in Martinsville

James Tolliver is being held in the Martinsville City Jail

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MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Martinsville police say James Tolliver, 71, was arrested and charged with aggravated malicious wounding and gun charges after a shooting in the city.

He is being held in Martinsville City Jail without bond.

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According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Palace Court around 7:30 Friday night.

When they arrived, they say 34-year-old John Daniels had suffered a single gunshot wound to the face.

Daniels was taken to Sovah of Martinsville, then airlifted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Police say he's listed in critical but stable condition.


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