Victims in Salem Fair Shooting Not Known to Suspect, Police Say

SALEM, Va. (WSET) — The juvenile responsible for Wednesday night’s shooting at the Salem Fair has been charged with two counts of malicious wounding, two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony, and carrying a concealed weapon.

The suspect, who is under the age of 16, is being held at the Roanoke Detention Center.

One of the victims was a juvenile and the second victim was an adult male.

The victims were not acquaintances and neither one of them knew the shooter.

Both victims were transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital by Salem Fire and EMS personnel last night.

The one with non-life-threatening injuries was treated and released, while the other remains hospitalized in stable condition.

More on this story from our media partner, ABC 13 - WSET.


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