One dead, one injured in Page County shooting

Page County Authorities report investigating a shooting from Thursday July 21 that left one man dead and another person with life threatening injuries.

Officers responded to a call about a shooting and when arriving on scene at Buzzard View Place, they encountered Jay Scott Campbell, 53, dead from multiple gunshots in his truck.

A second victim with multiple gun shots was found near Wildwood Lane. They were airlifted to a nearby trauma center.

The 47 year old suspect, Scott Simandl, was arrested on scene without incident.

He is held without bond on charges of first degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and using a firearm to commit a felony.

If you have information on this incident please contact Inv. Nathan Baugher or Capt. Tim Lansberry at the Page County Sheriff’s Office.

Call the Page County Sheriff’s Office at 540-743-7810.

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