On July 25, 2023, Alleghany County Deputies responded to Uplands Road in Alleghany County for a report of shots fired. After speaking with an alleged victim, it was determined that a domestic alteration had ensued, and when three individuals attempted to leave the residence, the suspect began firing at them. A bullet hole was recovered in the vehicle of one of the alleged victims, as well as a firearm and shell casings.
Arrested was Billy J Hoke, Sr., age 50, of Uplands Road. He was charged with three counts of attempted malicious wounding, one count of use of firearm in commission of a felony, one count of reckless handling of a firearm and one count of shoot at an occupied vehicle.
Mr. Hoke is currently held in Alleghany Regional Jail without bond.
Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Virginia State Police as well as K-9 Lucky, handled by Captain T.L Deem.