CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
A 45-year-old man is facing charges after a shooting at the intersection of US-460 and Rt. 24 in Campbell County on Wednesday, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
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Deputies said that Maurice Megginson, 45, of Appomattox got out of his vehicle while stopped at a traffic light and started assaulting another driver.
During the assault, authorities said that the two fought over a gun and the gun discharged, hurting both Megginson and the victim. Both were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities discovered that a passenger in the victim’s car had a protective order against Megginson.
Megginson was charged with assault and batter and violation of a protective order.
This case remains under investigation. Megginson was given a $4,000 secure bond.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator S.T Herndon of The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at 434-332-9514 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.
ORIGINAL STORY
Two drivers are in the hospital after police said they were involved in a shooting in Campbell County on Wednesday.
The shooting took place at the intersection of US-460 and Rt. 24 right before the county line crossing into Appomattox County, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said both drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say there is no threat to the public and that this was an isolated incident.
Possible charges are pending, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.