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1 dead, 1 critically injured after 'completely unrelated' shootings on James River Drive in Prince George

1 dead, critically injured after 2 shootings on James River Drive in Prince George
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Man charged with murder in James River Drive shooting in Prince George

WTVR Web Staff

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. — The two shootings along the same stretch of road in Prince George County left one man dead and another critically injured on Saturday are "completely unrelated," according to investigators.

Prince George County police responded to a shooting at a home in the 15200 block of James River Drive around 11 a.m. Officers found a man who had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said their investigation was in its early stages as officers "process the scene and related evidence."

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Roughly nine hours later, police were called to what was described as a domestic-related shooting in the 10000 block of James River Drive around 8:20 p.m. The man was driven to an area hospital with injuries described as critical and life-threatening. The second shooting occurred approximately 6.5 miles west of the first.

"Residents are advised to avoid the area and be on the lookout for suspicious activity or subjects on foot," officers said.

Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to call Prince George County Police at 804-733-2773 or Crime Solvers at 804-733-2777. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the P3 Tips app or at p3tips.com.

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