PETERSBURG, Va. -- A homeowner is facing charges after a man accused of breaking and entering was shot multiple times in a Petersburg neighborhood Friday evening, according to authorities.
Petersburg Police were called to the 70 block of Grayson Street at 6 p.m. for a report of a person shot.
When officers arrived, they found 54-year-old Wayne Cherry suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, officials said.
Police said Friday night that Cherry was in stable condition and that his injuries were not life-threatening.
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The 54-year-old Cherry was charged with breaking and entering as well as possession of burglary tools.
The property owner, 52-year-old Junterinus Stinson, was charged with malicious wounding, according to police.
No details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting were released, but police said Friday night there were "no threats to the public."
Anyone with information about the case was asked to call Petersburg/Dinwwide Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212 or by going to http://P3tips.com.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
