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Woman, 18, Shot In Spotsylvania Apartment Found In Vehicle: Sheriff

Deputies in Spotsylvania County are investigating a late-night shooting that left an 18-year-old woman wounded and raised questions about what led to the incident, authorities said.

Spotsylvania County Sheriff

Spotsylvania County Sheriff

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The shooting occurred on Monday, Jan. 27, around 10:30 p.m., when deputies responded to reports of gunshots in the area of 5300 Whispering Woods Lane.

When they arrived, members of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office found a disabled vehicle on the sidewalk with several people standing nearby.

Inside the car’s back seat, deputies discovered an 18-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her torso, according to investigators.

Deputies immediately rendered aid, and the victim was rushed to a local hospital, where she is currently listed in stable condition.

An investigation revealed that the victim was shot inside an apartment within the Whispering Woods complex; however, authorities say the victim and those at the scene claimed they did not know the shooter.

The shooting remains under investigation.

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