Teen Charged as Adult in Centreville Shooting Investigation

​A 17-year-old male is in custody and has been charged as an adult with attempted murder following a shooting reported Thursday night in Centreville.

Police say the incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. in the area of Bradley Drive and the Willows apartment complex. According to Centreville Police Chief Rob Hobbs, the shooting stemmed from a prior dispute between the suspect and the victim.

Officers arrived at the scene after the suspect had fled but were able to gather information from multiple witnesses. Using those statements, police located the victim, who has a familial relationship with the suspect. Authorities say the victim reported no injuries.

The suspect was taken into custody later that evening, and the handgun believed to have been used in the incident was recovered.

Police say the teen faces 14 charges, including attempted first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and multiple firearm-related offenses.
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The investigation remains ongoing.