Terrence Burton Obituary, Death; Victim killed in shooting on Washington Ave identified by Vinton Police
Terrence Burton Obituary – Vinton Police have reported that a man was shot and killed, while a woman was stabbed in an incident that took place on Washington Ave in Vinton on April 8.
Specifics are scarce at the moment; nevertheless, VPD mentioned that at approximately 4:21 a.m. on Monday, law enforcement officers responded to the 800 block of Washington Ave following reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, a man was discovered with a gunshot wound, and a woman was found with a stab wound. Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
The deceased male victim has been identified as Terrence Burton. He succumbed to his injuries later on. The female victim’s identity has not been disclosed yet. She has received medical treatment for her wounds and has since been discharged.
Following an investigation, 44-year-old Shane Stager from Hardy has been pinpointed as the main suspect in the incident. He has been apprehended and charged with the following offenses:
– MALICIOUS WOUNDING
– POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A NON-VIOLENT FELON
VPD has stated that the investigation is still in progress; however, no additional details will be disclosed. It is believed that this was an isolated occurrence and there is no further threat to the public.
If you possess any information regarding this incident, please reach out to Detective B. D. Charlton at 540-283-7035. WFXR News will furnish you with further updates as soon as they are available.