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One arrested following Roanoke shooting incident that injured two

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ROANOKE, Va. UPDATE:

A man was arrested in connection with a Roanoke shooting incident that injured two last week, Roanoke Police Department said.

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RPD said one of the men injured in the shooting, 28-year-old Joshua Vaughn, was identified as the suspect who initially shot at the group.

Vaughn was arrested on May 28 and charged with the following:

  • aggravated assault
  • use of a firearm in commission of a felony

This investigation is still ongoing.


ORIGINAL STORY:

The Roanoke Police Department announced Tuesday that it was investigating a shooting that injured two men Tuesday evening.

According to officials, officers responded to the 3000 block of Ferncliff Ave. NW for the report of a shooting. Police learned two men with gunshot wounds were being transported by personal vehicles to local hospitals. Officials say they are both being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation determined the shooting occurred outside a gas station in the 2600 block of Cove Road NW.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500.