Man injured in shooting in Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) – A 46-year-old man was injured in a shooting Thursday in Martinsville, according to the Martinsville Police Department.

Police say officers responded to a report of a shooting at 7:52 p.m. in the 1300 block of Chatham Heights Road, where officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

The man was transported to SOVAH in Martinsville. The police did not provide information about his condition.

Police say a suspect was identified and arrested at the scene, but that person’s identity has not been released.

Police say there is no threat to the community.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Sergeant Harley Durham at (276) 403-5330 or Crime Stoppers at (276) 632-7463. Crime Stoppers is an anonymous tip line that offers anyone with information regarding this investigation a reward of up to $2,500.