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Spotsy shooting: Suspect sought

by | Jan 8, 2020 | Police and Fire

Authorities in Spotsylvania are looking for a suspect in the shooting of a 24-year-old man on Tuesday.  According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred in the 5000 block of Blarney Street. Police found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body in the area. The victim, who was not identified, was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Sheriff’s Office identified a suspect in the shooting, 40-year-old Tyson McClain. Authorities tried to detain McClain but he left the scene before law enforcement arrived.

A preliminary investigation revealed that McClain and the victim got into an altercation outside a residence before the shooting took place. The Sheriff’s Office said McClain produced a weapon and fired during the incident.  McClain faces three felony offenses:  using a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He’s still on the run.

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