MARTINSVILLE, Va. – UPDATE
On Monday, Martinsville Police announced an arrest made in connection with the Martinsville shooting Friday morning.
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Carilion Roanoke Police arrested 40-year-old Steven O’Neal Porter of Spencer, Virginia, as part of Martinsville Police’s investigation.
We’re told Porter is the man who was transported to the hospital with an apparent gunshot wound following the shooting. However, police said the circumstances of the case and the evidence recovered led to charges filed against him.
Porter is charged with the following:
- Attempted murder
- Possess firearm by convicted violent felon
- Possess ammunition by convicted felon
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 276-632-7463 or Sgt. J.L. Vaughan at 276-403-5247.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Martinsville Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a man Friday morning.
According to authorities, police received reports of shots fired in the 1000 block of Cherry Street in Martinsville at around 11:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a man had been transported from the scene to SOVAH Health Martinsville with an apparent gunshot wound.
We’re told detectives are interviewing several suspects and have detained a man, however, no charges have been filed at this time.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 276-632-7463 or Sgt. J.L. Vaughan at 403-5247.