Marion man charged after allegedly shooting family member
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WASHINGTON Co., Va. (WJHL) — A Marion man was charged on Saturday after allegedly shooting a family member, the Washington County, Virginia, Sheriff’s Office said in a release on Sunday.

Shortly before midnight on Saturday, deputies were called to Johnston Memorial Hospital after a victim was brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound from an incident that occurred in the Meadowview area along Lee Highway.

After an investigation, deputies discovered the shooting happened over an alleged domestic-related incident.

Upon recovering evidence from the scene, including the firearm from the incident, deputies were able to charge Torry Chamont Perkins, 34, with the following:

  • Abduction, by force, etc. to deprive of liberty
  • Assault on a family member
  • Firearm use in the commission of a felony, 1st offense
  • Malicious assault, victim severely injured
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