APPOMATTOX, Va. (AP) — Police say a lone shooter killed eight people in central Virginia, with seven bodies found at one home.
State police say officers had the suspect, 39-year-old Christopher Speight of Appomattox circled in the woods late Tuesday near the home and that they believe he is still alive.
Police say the eighth shooting victim was found on the side of the road and died on the way to the hospital.
Police say all the victims in the Appomattox shootings were adults.
State police Sgt. Sgt. Thomas Molnar says both men and women were killed. Police refused to speculate on a motive.
