Shooting Incident on River Road in Elkton; Authorities Seek Suspect
A shooting incident occurred on River Road in Elkton, Virginia, on Tuesday morning, stemming from a domestic dispute. One man was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, and authorities are searching for a suspect, Joseph Lee Jenkins…
Harrisonburg, VA, November 10, 2026 —
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that took place on River Road in Elkton, Virginia, on Tuesday morning. The incident reportedly originated from a domestic dispute, according to preliminary reports.
During the course of the event, one man sustained a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries have been described as non-life-threatening.
Law enforcement officials have identified a suspect in connection with the shooting and are actively searching for him. The suspect has been identified as Joseph Lee Jenkins III. Specific details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting, the exact time it occurred on Tuesday morning, or the relationship between the involved parties were not immediately available.
The Elkton Police Department or the relevant county sheriff’s office is leading the investigation. Further details concerning the search for Joseph Lee Jenkins III and the ongoing investigation are expected to be released as they become available. Information regarding any potential charges or the timeline of events remains pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Russo on www.whsv.com, see more information here.
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