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Campbell County deputies investigating shooting

A police tape is seen in front of the Perry Middle School entrance following a shooting at the nearby Perry High School, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Perry, Iowa. Multiple people were shot inside the school early Thursday as students prepared to start their first day of classes after their annual winter break, authorities said. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (Charlie Neibergall, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – Campbell County sheriff deputies say around Sunday before noon, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office responded to area of Woodruff Drive in reference to gun shots possibly being shot into a residence.

One adult male was taken to the emergency room by the medics with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the arm.

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The male did not sustain life threatening injuries and is in stable condition.

The Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene.

After investigating this incident, a 45-year-old male, Desha O’Brian Callands of Altavista was taken into custody.

Callands was charged with the following charges.

  • Malicious wounding
  • Shooting into an occupied dwelling.
  • Use of a firearm while in the commission of a felony.

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Altavista Police Department and the State Police for their assistance with this case.


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