The Martinsville Police Department is looking for a man who is wanted for attempted murder. On Friday, officers responded at 5:30 pm to the area of Massey Street in reference to a possible gunshot victim and several shots fired.

Officers located one victim with apparent gunshot wounds to his lower body and several graze wounds at SOVAH Martinsville Emergency Department. The Patrol Division worked diligently and were able to ascertain that two males in neighboring residences got into a verbal altercation at which point one of the males produced a weapon and began shooting at the victim.

The victim was treated by SOVAH and subsequently released after receiving necessary medical treatments. Officers collected evidence on scene and subsequently executed a search warrant at 105 Massey Street to further obtain evidence related to the event.

Evidence determined that Devin Jamar Stockton is the man who fired the weapon. Stockton is now wanted on charges of Attempted Murder, Malicious Wounding, Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Possession of a Weapon in Commission of a Felony, Discharging a Firearm within the City, and Reckless Handling of Firearm causing serious injury.

Stockton is believed to be armed and dangerous. He was last seen traveling on foot with a 22-caliber handgun.

The incident is still under investigation. Anyone that sees Stockton or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Martinsville Police Department at 276-638-5155.