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One person hospitalized after drive-by shooting in Amherst County Saturday

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AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred on Oct. 26.

According to authorities, the incident occurred in the 400 block of Main Street in Madison Heights.

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10 News has learned that three individuals were sitting in a parked car in the area when another vehicle passed them from the opposite direction and discharged multiple firearms into their vehicle.

ACSO says that one person sustained non-life threatening-injuries and has been transported to Lynchburg General Hospital.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Lt. G. Jones with the Amherst County Sherriff’s Office at 434-946-9373


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