Man arrested in Radford after shots-fired incident
Photo of Brent Thompson. (Copyright 2025 by New River Regional Jail - All rights reserved.)
RADFORD, Va. – A man was arrested after shooting a gun into the air on Thursday, Radford Police Department said.
RPD said they responded to reports of a shots-fired incident on the 500 block of Fairfax Street around 5 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, officers found that an altercation had led to a gun being shown and fired into the air. No one was injured as a result of the gunfire.
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Authorities said the suspect fled the scene, and witnesses nearby helped describe the suspect and his vehicle. The suspect was then taken into custody following a traffic stop on the 1800 block of East Main Street.
The suspect was identified as Brent Thompson. He was charged with the following:
Brandishing of a firearm
Reckless handling of a firearm
Driving under the influence
Assault and battery
Willful discharge of a firearm
Thompson is being held at the New River Regional Jail without bond.
