HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Two people have now been charged after a shooting on Vine Street in Harrisonburg on Tuesday.

Harrisonburg City Officials say at 4:52 pm, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communication Center (HRECC) received a call stating there were multiple gunshots heard in the 200 block of Vine Street. Just after that, an additional caller stated he had just shot someone who broke into his apartment.

The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD), Harrisonburg Fire Department (HFD), and Harrisonburg Rescue Squad then responded and found a 19-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Sentara RMH by ambulance and flown to UVA Medical Center. He has serious injuries but is in stable condition.

Officials add that HPD Criminal Investigations Detectives, HPD K9 Unit, and the HFD Drone Team responded to assist with the investigation. Based on information gathered at the scene, a subsequent search warrant was executed at Howard Johnson on E Market Street in Harrisonburg.

18-year-old Joshua Dean is being charged with felony possession with intent to distribute a schedule I or II narcotic.

A juvenile is charged with felony breaking and entering with intent to commit murder, a felony, and felony as a principal in the second degree.

City officials note this is still an active, open investigation and more charges may be filed in this case.

Anyone with information on this shooting should call 540-434-4436 and ask to speak with Detective Urrutty or visit www.harrisonburgva.gov/tip-411. Both methods are anonymous, and information leading to the arrest of a suspect may be eligible for a reward through Crime Solvers.


UPDATE 6:49 PM: One victim has been taken to Sentara RMH by ambulance and was flown to UVA Medical Center for treatment. The victim is in stable condition.

Two people have been detained for questioning.

There is no immediate threat to the public, and HPD believes this to be an isolated incident. There is currently no traffic interruption on Vine St, and residents of Harris Gardens are able to make their way in and out of the complex.


ORIGINAL STORY 5:37 PM: The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) is currently responding to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Vine Street at the Harris Gardens apartment complex.

HPD advises everyone to avoid the area of Vine Street to allow first responders to complete their investigation.