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2 arrested after young person seriously injured in Virginia Dollar General shooting

Sources: Victim taken by medical helicopter to VCU Medical Center in Richmond
Posted at 11:44 PM, Jun 17, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-18 08:15:56-04

JARRATT, Va. -- Two people were arrested after a young person was seriously injured in a shooting at a Dollar General store in Jarratt, Virginia, Saturday evening, according to deputies.

Sussex County Sheriff's deputies along with Virginia State Police and Greensville County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports for an active shooter at the store on Route 301 around 5:30 p.m.

Deputies said a juvenile was shot multiple times. That victim was taken by medical helicopter to VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett.

Two people, who were arrested at the scene, are facing several felony and misdemeanor charges. However, deputies have not released those specific charges yet.

Officials called the shooting an isolated incident and said it was the result of a dispute between families.

This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.

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