PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - A man is in jail after a shooting early Saturday morning in Petersburg.
Officers near the 400 block of South Adams Street heard gunshots around 12:43 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, according to the Petersburg Bureau of Police.
Officers searched the area and found a man who had been shot. His injury was later determined to be non-life-threatening.
While officers were still investigating the scene, a second man arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound. He was identified as Dejuan “DJ” Roy, 37. Roy’s injury was also non-life-threatening.
Police recovered two guns during the investigation.
Following the investigation, Roy was charged with malicious wounding and reckless handling of a firearm.
Roy is being held without bond pending a court appearance.
The Petersburg Bureau of Police said it remains committed to public safety and addressing gun violence through thorough investigations.