Donte Cheron Freeman, 39, of Preston Scales Drive, Martinsville, was arrested in connection with an alleged Nov. 7 shooting that occurred on Dunlap Street.
Freeman was charged with aggravated malicious wounding, armed robbery, use of a firearm to commit aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm while committing armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, willfully discharging a firearm in a street resulting in bodily injury.
Officers responded to an alleged incident on Dunlap Street, on Sunday, Nov. 7, and found Johnny Omar Spencer, Jr., 39, of Martinsville, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Spencer was transported to SOVAH Martinsville and later transferred to Carilion Roanoke Memorial where he was treated for his injuries. At this time, Spencer is listed in serious condition.
Investigators also responded and processed the scene for evidence.
Freeman was arrested without incident by Carilion Health System Police in Roanoke when he went to the hospital to visit a relative on an unrelated issue.
Because he is currently on federal probation, Freeman will be held without bail, according to a release from the Martinsville Police Department.
