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Franklin police investigating fight, shooting at bowling alley

Police said a fight broke out inside the building, then into the parking lot. That's when gunshots were fired. The individuals left the scene before police arrived.
Credit: Internal

FRANKLIN, Va. — Franklin Police is investigating a fight and shooting that happened at a bowling alley overnight.

The incident began around 12:55 a.m. Sunday when officers were at the Franklin Bowling Alley. Police said a large event was being held there. 

More than 200 people were at the bowling alley, police said. Officers were looking for a wanted person, and when they were taking him to the police station they received reports of gunshots fire at the bowling alley.

Police said a fight broke inside the building and then ended in the parking lot. That's when gunshots were fired.

Officers arrived but the individuals left the scene.

The incident is still under investigation. No one was injured. There was minor damage to the property.

If anyone has information related to this event, please contact the Franklin Police at 757-562-8575 or Franklin Crime Solvers at 757-562-8599.

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