Christopher B. Speight, 39, has turned himself in for the shootings in Appomattox, Virginia that killed 8 people according to the Washington Post. Three of those killed were found inside a residence and four people
killed were found outside. Another victim was found out in the mid area of Route 703.
The shootings occurred close to Route 703 on Snapps Mill Road. The victims in this shooting are both male and female; those murdered include 3 teens and a 4-year old according to CNN.
Christopher Speight has some kind of relationship with the victims. The violence may have occurred due to an argument amongst family members. The police have not released specific information yet pending notification of the families of the victims.
The shooter also fired shots at a police helicopter. The shots caused a fuel leak in the chopper. The helicopter had to make an emergency landing.
The gunman is believed to have been hiding in the woods. Massive amounts of law enforcement had encircled the wooded area while searching for him.
Early Wednesday, four public schools and the Cornerstone Christian Academy were kept closed to ensure safety in the area where the shooter was still on the loose. Residents in areas near the shootings were also urged to stay inside their locked houses. Some residences were also evacuated due to the shootings.
The NY Times notes that Appomattox, Virginia is "best known as the place where Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant to end the civil war."
State police spokesperson Corinne Geller told the Washington Post that the motive for the shootings is still unknown.
Virginia is known to have quite lax gun laws. Despite the murders at Virginia Tech, the gun laws in the state are still some of the most lenient in the nation.
Notify Police if You have Information
If you have any information about this crime, please notify the Virginia State Police Appomattox Division at 434-352-3419 or call the Sheriff's Office at 434-352-8241.
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The shootings occurred close to Route 703 on Snapps Mill Road. The victims in this shooting are both male and female; those murdered include 3 teens and a 4-year old according to CNN.
Christopher Speight has some kind of relationship with the victims. The violence may have occurred due to an argument amongst family members. The police have not released specific information yet pending notification of the families of the victims.
The shooter also fired shots at a police helicopter. The shots caused a fuel leak in the chopper. The helicopter had to make an emergency landing.
The gunman is believed to have been hiding in the woods. Massive amounts of law enforcement had encircled the wooded area while searching for him.
Early Wednesday, four public schools and the Cornerstone Christian Academy were kept closed to ensure safety in the area where the shooter was still on the loose. Residents in areas near the shootings were also urged to stay inside their locked houses. Some residences were also evacuated due to the shootings.
The NY Times notes that Appomattox, Virginia is "best known as the place where Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant to end the civil war."
State police spokesperson Corinne Geller told the Washington Post that the motive for the shootings is still unknown.
Virginia is known to have quite lax gun laws. Despite the murders at Virginia Tech, the gun laws in the state are still some of the most lenient in the nation.
Notify Police if You have Information
If you have any information about this crime, please notify the Virginia State Police Appomattox Division at 434-352-3419 or call the Sheriff's Office at 434-352-8241.
Domestic Violence Information
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