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Jefferson County woman in critical condition after shooting

JEFFERSON COUNTY, W.Va. — A shooting that left a woman in critical condition is under investigation in Jefferson County.

West Virginia State Police responded to Jefferson Medical Center at around 11:50 Thursday night after a woman, identified as Joyce Wilkes of Harpers Ferry, arrived with a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Troopers learned that she had been shot in the area of Blue Ridge Mountain.

Wilkes was later taken to Reston Hospital Center for treatment. Investigators say no suspects have been identified at this time.

If you have information, call the Charles Town Detachment of West Virginia State Police at 304-725-9779.

This story will be updated





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