VINTON, Va. – UPDATE
The Vinton Police Department has arrested two people in connection with Tuesday’s robbery.
Brandon Wayne Sawyers, 20 and Damitri Joshua Smith, 18, both of Roanoke, have been taken into custody and formally charged with the following:
- Attempt to rob and cause serious bodily injury
- Malicious wounding
- Unlawfully shooting in the attempt of a felony
Both suspects are currently being held without bond at the Roanoke County Jail.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Vinton Police Department is currently investigating a robbery that resulted in a store clerk getting shot on Tuesday.
According to police, the robbery occurred at 400 W. Virginia Avenue and during the course of the robbery, the store clerk was shot. The clerk has been transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Two individuals have been identified in connection with the incident and are currently in police custody. The investigation is active and ongoing.
Vinton PD said that due to the sensitive and evolving nature of this case, no further information will be released at this time.
There is also no additional threat to the community. The Vinton Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this incident to contact Det. Sgt. Bailey at 540-983-0617 ext. 7046