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UPDATE: Two more arrested in Beckley shooting

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UPDATE: BECKLEY (WVVA) - Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded last weekend -- including the juvenile they say pulled the trigger.

Freedom William Fortune, 20, of Beckley was arrested along with an unnamed 16-year-old who is believed to be the shooter.

Both face charges of attempted first degree murder, first degree robbery, conspiracy to commit a felony and malicious wounding in the shooting of 24-year-old Fonnice Murdock of Glen White.

Carnes Brown and Justin Sanders were both arrested on the same charges Monday.

 

UPDATE: BECKLEY (WVVA) - Police have arrested two suspects in a shooting that left one man wounded over the weekend, and are seeking a third.

Carnes Brown, 19, and Justin Saunders, 20 -- both of Beckley -- have been charged with attempted first degree murder, first degree robbery, conspiracy to commit a felony and malicious wounding in the shooting of 24-year-old Fonnice Murdock of Glen White.

Police are searching for a third suspect, 20-year-old Freedom Fortune of Beckley. If anyone has information on Fortune's whereabouts they are asked to contact Crimestoppers at 304-255-STOP.

 

ORIGINAL REPORT: BECKLEY (WVVA) - Police say there could be as many as four suspects in a shooting in Beckley over the weekend.

The shooting occurred Saturday night at Hill Crest Apartment Complex when a 24-year-old white male was shot twice -- once inside an apartment and again outside.

The victim was taken to Raleigh General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police believe that there are more than two suspects involved -- possibly four. Police also say the incident could be drug-related.

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