Third Suspect Arrested in Connection With Harrisonburg September Shooting
Harrisonburg police have arrested a third suspect, 19-year-old Preston Crawford, in connection with a September shooting incident in the city. Crawford faces multiple felony charges related to the event, and the investigation remains active.
Harrisonburg, VA, October 6, 2026 — Harrisonburg Police Department officials announced the arrest of a third individual in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in the city in September. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Preston Crawford, was taken into custody following an ongoing investigation.
Crawford faces multiple felony charges stemming from the September event, according to police statements. The specific nature of these charges was not detailed in the announcement, nor were the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting incident itself.
The investigation into the September shooting remains active. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the incident, including the identities of any other potential suspects or victims, or any specific timeline of events that led to the arrests.
Police are continuing their efforts to gather information related to the case. The department has not provided information on the method of Crawford’s arrest or when exactly he was taken into custody, only that he is the third suspect apprehended in relation to the September incident.
Details regarding bail, court dates, or the resolution of the charges against Crawford and the other two unidentified suspects have not been made public at this time. The Harrisonburg Police Department has indicated that more information may be released as the investigation progresses.
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