Man hospitalized with gunshot wound in Martinsville, police say

MARTINSVILLE, Va. ( WFXR ) – Martinsville Police are currently investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound on October 14.

Police say around 9:49 p.m. on Monday, officers received information that a person had been shot on the 700 block of Corn Tassel Trail. On the scene, a 47-year-old Martinsville man was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body.

Emergency responders with Martinsville EMS took the man to the hospital for treatment. The status of his condition is currently unknown.

Police say the investigation is ongoing. The scene has been processed for evidence and witnesses have been interviewed. There is no further threat to the public according to MPD.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call Lieutenant Richard Barrow at 276-403-5458.

WFXR News will update you with more information as it becomes available.

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