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Person shot at Wytheville grocery store, weather grounds medical helicopter

Generic Wytheville Police Department SUV. Image taken July 31, 2021. (WSLS 10)

WYTHEVILLE, Va. – A person was shot at a Wytheville grocery store Saturday evening, according to police.

The Wytheville Police Department said on Facebook they were called to the Food City at 155 W. Lee Highway for a person with a gunshot wound.

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First responders administered first aid to the victim.

Wytheville Fire and Rescue transported the person to a nearby trauma center due to the helicopter being grounded for weather conditions.

Police say there is no risk to the public.

No word on any suspects.


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