19-year-old killed in martinsville shooting
Police at Crime Scene

19-Year-Old Killed in Martinsville Shooting

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July 7, 2024

Martinsville, VA – Early Sunday morning, July 7, the Martinsville Police Department responded to a shooting on Rivermont Heights that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old. Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Rivermont Heights at 2:36 a.m., where they found two victims with gunshot wounds.

The victims were transported to Martinsville SOVAH Hospital. One of the victims, identified as 19-year-old Iviyan Dandridge of Martinsville, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other victim received treatment and was later released.

Police believe the incident occurred during a large gathering at a residence on Rivermont Heights when a fight broke out, leading to the shooting. The Martinsville Police Department and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office are currently processing the scene and interviewing witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

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