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Update: McGaheysville 23-year-old man arrested in Waynesboro shooting

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Updated, 7:30 p.m.

A 23-year-old male from McGaheysville has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the early morning shooting on D Street.

Dustin Allen Dove has been charged with two felonies: Use of firearm in commission of a felony and aggravated malicious wounding.

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and Rush Taskforce made the arrest at 3:30 p.m., according to the Waynesboro Police Department.

The victim’s status is unknown, according to the WPD.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Detective Nystrom at (540) 942-6798.

 

Original story, Posted at 9:52 a.m.

A 22-year-old male was transported to UVA Medical Center after police found him with gunshot wounds early this morning.

His condition is currently unknown.

According to the Waynesboro Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at 4:18 a.m. in the 1300 block of D Street.

There is no immediate threat to the community, police say.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Detective Nystrom at (540) 942-6798.

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for nearly 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.

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