Update: Thursday, 6:22 p.m. Richard Steven Fernandez-Aguilar has been arrested in connection with today’s early morning shooting. He was charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Fernandez-Aguilar is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.
It’s alleged that Fernandez-Aguilar showed up at the victim’s home and opened fire through a door, striking the victim in the leg. The motive for the shooting is not being released, nor is the relationship; the victim and offender knew each other.
Fernandez-Aguilar was located and arrested at the Staunton Probation and Parole Office (approximately 3 p.m.) with the assistance of the Staunton Police Department.
Original post: Thursday, 10:41 a.m. Augusta County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 500 block of Pine Bluff Road in reference to a shooting into a residence early Thursday morning.
One victim was identified and was treated for a gunshot wound to the leg and is in stable condition.
Investigators with the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office have been actively working this incident and a suspect has been identified but is still at large. More information will be released as it develops.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at 540-245-5333 and speak with SGT. Steven Cason or call Crime Stoppers at 800-322-2017
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