The Harrisonburg Police Department has arrested three city residents in connection to a shooting on Blue Ridge Drive last week.
Five suspects have been identified in connection with the shooting on Feb. 5, with two still on the loose.
The victim in Wednesday’s incident has been released from the hospital, according to police.
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center received 911 calls at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Feb. 5 reporting multiple shots fired in the 1000 block of Blue Ridge Drive. HPD officers arrived in the area and immediately set up a perimeter to begin an investigation.
Officials were informed shortly after arriving at the scene that one person had arrived at Sentara RMH with a gunshot wound.
As part of the investigation, search warrants were issued and executed on Friday by the Special Weapons and Tactics, or S.W.A.T., team on Blue Ridge Drive, Goldfinch Drive and Jefferson Street. Shelter in place orders were briefly issued for these areas to allow law enforcement to complete activities safely.
The HPD has arrested and charged the following:
Marcus Jamal Smith, 19, of Harrisonburg
- 18.2-154- Malicious shooting at occupied motor vehicle
- 18.2-18.2-53.1- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
- 18.2-51- Malicious wounding
- 18.2-51- Attempted malicious wounding
- 18.2-56.1- Reckless handling of a firearm
- 18.2-280- Shooting in a public place
Tye’Quan Turner, 18, of Harrisonburg
- 18.2-51- Conspiracy for malicious wounding x2
Demarion Degracia, 19, of Harrisonburg
- 18.2-51- Conspiracy for malicious wounding x2
Two suspects are still wanted by HPD:
Devontay Phillips, 21, of Harrisonburg, and Alan Garcia-Ruiz, 21, of Rockingham County, are also wanted in connection with this case and are each being charged with two counts of conspiracy for malicious wounding, according to police.
Anyone with information on this case or the whereabouts of the two wanted individuals is encouraged to call Crime Solvers at (540) 574-5050 or visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/tip-411. Tips may also be submitted by texting HPDVA and your tip to 847411.
Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may be eligible for a reward through Crime Solvers.
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Crystal Graham
