BENT MOUNTAIN (WSLS) - Roanoke County police are investigating a shooting on Bent Mountain. According to authorities, Michael Nance and Keith Nance, who are brothers, face charges including attempted malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.According to Roanoke County Public Information Officer, Amy Whitaker, the shooting happened around 1:15 p.m. on Sunday. Whitaker said the incident took place near the 1000 block of Slings Gap Road.
Authorities said a dispute between neighbors, possibly over a dog, led to shots fired. When police arrived on the scene, officers found three people shot, no fatalities.
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Virginia State Police and other agencies are assisting Roanoke County in the matter. Whitaker said, the dispute could possibly be over a dog but no animals were harmed.
Roanoke County authorities said two suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting. The men could face charges including attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additional charges are pending.