Police are investigating a shooting that took place at a South Boston Road gas station Wednesday night. A 20-year-old Danville man reported that he was paying for gas at the Texaco station at 1131 South Boston Road when a male came up to the store and started shooting, police said. The man ran and hid in the gas station bathroom. The owner of the store told police the suspect fired multiple shots through the window of the store before entering the store and firing more shots. Witnesses describe the suspect as a black male, about 5 feet 10 inches, 190 pounds and wearing a white shirt and dark pants. Police say robbery doesn't appear to be the motive. The incident was captured on video tape.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Danville Crime Stoppers at (434) 793-0000, or via the crime tips line at crimetips@ci.danville.va.us. Information given will remain confidential.
Those who contact Crime Stoppers by telephone may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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