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Man arrested after shots fired at roller skating rink in Danville

No injuries were reported, police say

Christopher Green, 23, in custody after shots were fired at Skatetown in Danville Saturday night. (WSLS)

DANVILLE, Va. – A man is in custody after shots were fired at a Danville roller skating rink Saturday night, according to the Danville Police Department.

Police said the incident occurred in the 1000 block of Piney Forest Road at Skatetown. At 8:51 p.m., officers responded to the skating rink where it was reported that the shooting suspect, 23-year-old Christopher Greene, had fled.

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According to authorities, Greene was located in the area shortly after police arrived and was arrested.

Greene is charged with the following:

  • Felony discharging a firearm in an occupied building
  • Misdemeanor reckless handling of a firearm
  • Felony second offense concealed weapon
  • Misdemeanor discharging a firearm within city limits

DPD said Greene is being held in the Danville City Jail under no bond.

We’re told no one was injured as a result of the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Danville Police Department by either calling patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approach any officer you see, through social media, via email crimetips@danvilleva.gov, or use our crime tips app CARE at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=818#.

Individuals with information leading to an arrest and conviction could be eligible for a cash reward.


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