Abingdon man arrested after alleged shooting
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ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — An Abingdon, Virginia, man faces various charges, including strangulation and kidnapping, after an alleged shooting on Tuesday.

According to a news release from the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies responded to a reported domestic violence incident, including a violent physical assault and a firearm being used, near Denton Valley Road.

Deputies found the victim’s vehicle and evidence consistent with the report, including bullet holes, the WCSO stated.

The suspect, identified by police as Dewey G. Johnson, was interviewed and later arrested.

Johnson, 67, was charged with the following, according to the sheriff’s office:

  • Stangulation
  • Felon in possession of a firearm
  • Attempted malicious wounding
  • Shoot or throw a missile at law enforcement/emergency vehicle with malice
  • Firearm use in commission of a felony
  • Kidnapping

Firearms were found through a search warrant at Johnson’s residence. The investigation determined that Johnson was a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm, the WCSO reported.

As of Thursday, Johnson is being held without bond at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail.

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