James City County police seek ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in connection to recent shooting
JAMES CITY COUNTY – Eric Fenton, 38, is wanted in connection with a shooting that sent a James City County man to the hospital on Tuesday night, authorities say.
Police responded to reports of a fight that led to the shooting at the 3900 block of Meadow Grove Way at the Longhill Grove Apartments.
Upon arrival, they found a 31-year-old James City County man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News and is said to be in stable condition.
Public assistance sought: Fenton was living at the 200 block of Barlow Road in Williamsburg. He is wanted on several charges, including use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, malicious wounding and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Fenton fled the area on foot following the shooting. He was wearing a mask and camouflage clothing at the time. According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect and victim knew each other.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the James City County Police Department at 757‑253‑1800. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Line at 1‑888‑LOCK‑U‑UP or submit a tip online at P3Tips.com.
Thanks for reading! Will you help make our journalism possible?
The Triangle is a uniquely independent news source for Virginia's Historic Triangle and the surrounding region. We need our community's support to keep producing quality local journalism.
Author
