Shooting Investigation

At 1:51PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023 Blacksburg Police and Blacksburg Rescue responded to a report of a person with gunshot wounds on the sidewalk at Bluestone Lane.

Upon arrival, officers located a male with wounds to the leg and arm. Blacksburg officers administered first aid to the male until Blacksburg Rescue arrived. The victim was treated and then transported to Lewis Gale-Montgomery Hospital for further treatment.

Approximately an hour later, at 2:58PM, while investigating the first incident, Blacksburg Police and Blacksburg Rescue were dispatched to the 1800 block of Whipple Drive for a second person with gunshot wounds. The second male subject was located and transported to Lewis Gale-Montgomery Hospital for treatment.

The victims are acquaintances and at this time, it appears that the incidents are related. There is no threat to the community regarding these incidents. Virginia Tech Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Christiansburg Police Department are assisting with the investigation, which is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Blacksburg Police Department at (540) 443-1400 or you can remain anonymous by calling the Blacksburg Police Tip Line at (540) 961-1819 or by emailing ciu@blacksburg.gov.

Chief Kendrick T. Brewster