A Claudville man is in custody following a Monday, July 14 shooting incident, according to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith.
James Colton Wuchner, 38, of 193 State Line Road, is charged with maliciously discharging a firearm inside an occupied dwelling and felony child abuse, Smith said.
The Patrick County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communication Center received a domestic disturbance 911 call at 12:53 p.m. that day “from a frantic female alleging that her boyfriend had just fired a shot inside of their home,” Smith said in a release.
Multiple law enforcement officers responded to the scene. Senior Deputy Dustin Dillon arrived first and took Wuchner into custody. Wuchner’s girlfriend and his six year old son were inside of the residence when the shot was allegedly fired, the sheriff stated.
A search warrant was subsequently obtained and a firearm, ammunition, and illegal narcotics were recovered from the scene. A pass-through bullet hole was also found in the home.
Investigator Tennille Jessup is leading the investigation, assisted by the Patrick County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and Patrick County Department of Social Services.
Wuchner is being held without bond in the Patrick County Jail.
