AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Update:
The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on the robbery and shooting that occurred in Madison Heights on Saturday.
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Officials say the incident occurred in connection with an attempted robbery involving a dirt bike listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. During the arranged meeting for the transaction, one of the suspects, identified as Zion Morgan, fled the scene on the dirt bike without completing the purchase.
The victim later located the suspects in the area of Kings Road and confronted them. A juvenile suspect then shot the victim in the abdomen.
The victim was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital with serious injuries and through an investigation, both suspects were identified and taken into custody without incident.
Morgan has been charged with robbery and is being held at the Amherst County Adult Detention Center. The juvenile suspect has also been charged with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, and Robbery. The juvenile is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Two people were arrested and one person was injured following a shooting that occurred in Amherst County on Saturday, Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said.
ACSO said they received reports of a shooting incident in the Madison Heights area around 3:26 p.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they found a victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was stabilized and taken to Lynchburg General Hospital for serious injuries.
Following the incident, authorities said an investigation led them to two suspects, who are now in custody. There is no threat to the community, and the sheriff’s office has said more information will be released at a later time.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.