Shots Fired Call in Radford

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at approximately 5:01 PM, the Radford City Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 500 block of Fairfax Street.

Upon arrival, officers determined that an altercation had taken place, during which a firearm was brandished and discharged in the air, no one was injured. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle prior to officers’ arrival. Witnesses at the scene were able to provide a description of both the suspect and the vehicle.

Responding units located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the 1800 block of East Main Street. The suspect, identified as Brent J. Thompson, was taken into custody without further incident.

Brent J. Thompson has been charged with the following offenses:
• Brandishing of a firearm (§18.2-282)
• Reckless handling of a firearm (§18.2-56.1)
• Driving under the influence (§18.2-266)
• Assault and battery (§18.2-57)
• Willful discharge of a firearm (§18.2-280)

Mr. Thompson is being held without bond.