Abingdon
Police Department
For Immediate
Release
On May 2nd, 2016, at approximately 12:28
AM, Abingdon police were dispatched to the 600 block of West Main Street in
reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 50 year old male
subject, who told them that he was a concealed carry permit holder and that he
had a firearm in his right front pants pocket. The male stated that he
was attacked by a 33 year old male inside the building. The 50 year old man
stated that during the course of the attack, he shot the 33 year old man to get
away. The 50 year old had obvious wounds and it was apparent that he had been
involved in an altercation.
Upon entering the building, officers found the 33
year old male with a gunshot wound to his left side. The 33 year old was
transported to Bristol Regional Medical Center by the Washington County Life
Saving Crew. He is in serious condition.
The 50 year old gave a voluntary statement in
regards to his involvement in the incident and was released to seek medical
treatment. The case remains under investigation. Names of those involved are
being withheld pending the final outcome of the investigation.
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