Gun Shot Fired In Home Invasion

According to Sheriff Todd Godwin, on Tuesday July 23, 2013 at approximately 01:03 a.m., the Accomack County Sheriff's Office received a report of a home invasion robbery that had occurred on Shell Bridge Road near Painter. Upon the arrival of deputies, it was determined that the victim had been outside of his home when he was confronted by fourSource; masked individuals. The victim was forced to enter his home where he was robbed of undisclosed property. During this incident, the victims dog was injured from a gunshot fired by one of the suspects and received medical attention at a local veterinary hospital.

The suspects were described as being black males wearing dark colored clothing and one having short dreadlocks.

The investigation into this incident is continuing and anyone with information concerning this or any other crime is asked to contact the Accomack County Sheriffs Office at 757-787-1131 or 757-824-5666. Tips may also be submitted through our website at www.accomackcountysheriffsoffice.org.
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