Suspected gunman arrested after 8 shot at outside gathering in Virginia: police
HARRISONBURG, Va. - Authorities have arrested a man following a shooting in Harrisonburg that left eight people with gunshot wounds.
Officials say 20-year-old Tyreaf Isaiah Fleming is facing multiple charges including attempted murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and the use of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the shooting.
Police say the incident was reported around 2:20 a.m., when witnesses reported multiple shots were fired into a crowd at an outdoor gathering in the 1500 block of Devon Lane.
Tyreaf Isaiah Fleming
The eight shooting victims, ages 18 to 27, all suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Five of those injured were treated at Sentara RMH, while three others were transferred to UVA.
Investigators believe the incident was isolated to the gathering, and that there was no threat to the public. Police say witness statements and security camera video helped officers identify Fleming as a suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 540-432-7787 or 540-574-5050.