RADFORD, Va. – Update
Two additional people have been charged in connection with the shooting that happened on April 17 near Radford University’s campus, according to the police department.
Dominick Anderson, 23 years old, of Roanoke, has been charged with:
- Conspiracy to commit robbery
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated malicious wounding
- Conspiracy to use a firearm in the commission of a felony
Anderson is being held without bond at the New River Valley Jail.
Trevion Johnson, 21 years old, of Roanoke, has been charged with:
- Armed robbery
- Aggravated malicious wounding
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Johnson is currently out of state and awaiting extradition to Virginia.
Update
On Thursday evening, an altercation in Radford escalated into violence when two individuals were shot around 3:00 p.m. near 1200 E Main Street. The individuals involved, Robert Leonard of Radford and Sidney Schwartz of Elliston, are currently in custody, while authorities continue to search for two additional suspects.
Police have stated that they do not yet have a positive identification of the remaining suspects. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Radford City Police Department at 540-731-3624 or email Detective Sergeant Austin Cox at Austin.Cox@radfordva.gov.
Update
Two individuals are facing several charges in connection with Thursday’s shooting, according to the Radford City Police Department.
47-year-old Robert Leonard, of Radford, has been charged with:
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Aggravated malicious wounding
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
22-year-old Sidney Schwartz, of Elliston, has been charged with:
- Conspiracy to commit robbery
- Conspiracy to use a firearm in the commission of a felony
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated malicious wounding
Radford Police did not release bond information. This investigation remains active and ongoing, according to authorities.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Radford City Police Department at 540-731-3624 or email Detective Sergeant Austin Cox at Austin.Cox@radfordva.gov
Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story continues to develop.
Update
Radford University in an alert to students at 5:08 p.m., gave an all clear update. Radford University said that this was an isolated incident per the city PD.
There is also no ongoing public safety threat to the campus community.
Update:
Radford City Police have provided an update on a shooting near the campus of Radford University.
According to Officials, police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1200 block of East Main Street. At this time, there are two gunshot victims, their conditions are currently unknown. Officials are asking the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
The incident is being investigated by the Radford City Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to contact 540-731-3624.
Original Story:
Radford University is under a “Secure in Place” after the city reported a shooting occurred at the 1400 block of East Main near campus. The University is urging the public to avoid the area and police are on scene.
City police are describing the suspects as 2 black males, one with dreads and a white shirt with yellow & red, and one wearing a green long-sleeved shirt.
City officials say there are two victims, but their status at this time is unknown.
This is a developing story and we will update as we get more information.