Police Chief confirms male was shot near Dunlap Street

MARTINSVILLE, VA – A male was shot in Martinsville on Monday night, Police Chief Rob Fincher confirmed to BTW21 News.

A police officer in the area of Fayette Street told a 9-1-1 dispatcher that he had heard about 6 shots nearby.

Minutes later, the 9-1-1 center received a disconnected call from around the area of Spencer Street and dispatched officers to the area at 6:42 p.m.

Another 9-1-1 call advised that a male had been shot around that area.

Officers were able to locate the victim and he…