Investigators say not a word was said before the violence
started early Monday, September 10.
According to Sheriff Donald Smith, members of the Hells
Angels from New York attacked two members of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club
outside an inn on Route 11 around 3 a.m. Monday. One man was beaten, and a
second man was shot.
"Both had been at a convention-type thing for the their
clubs, and were just passing through the area, and they ended up meeting down
in the Greenville area and this is the end result of it," said the
sheriff.
"It looks like that the Hells Angels were there first and then
the Pagans just showed up to rent a room and it looks like the two just
clashed. The one just attacked the other one."
The shooting victim is said to be in serious, but stable
condition. The victim of the beating has been treated and released. Both men
are from Virginia.
A total of seven Hells Angels have been arrested:
Nathaniel A. Villaman, 27, of East Brunswick, New Jersey:
malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
Andy Thongthawath, 27, of Queens, New York: possession of
Schedule I or II drug, possession of a firearm while in possession of Schedule
I or II drug
Joseph Anthony Paturzo, 52, of the Bronx, New York:
malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
Dominick J. Eadicicco, 48, of Staten Island, New Jersey:
malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
Richard E. West, 52, of Baldwin, New York: malicious
wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
Buster Domingo 69, of South Ozone Park, New York: possession
Schedule I or II drug, possession of a firearm while in possession of Schedule
I or II drug
Anthony Vincent Milan, 28, of East Elmhurst, New York:
malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
Members of the Staunton Police Department assisted in
searching the motel. Authorities seized eight Harley Davidson motorcycles, as
well as other items.
09/10/2018 Updated Release from the Augusta County Sheriff's
Office:
During the early morning hours (approximately 0253) on
Monday, September 10, 2018, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a
shooting at 3554 Lee Jackson Highway in the Greenville area.
When deputies arrived on location they found a male victim
who had been shot and an additional male who was beaten.
Deputies secured the motel and established a perimeter around
the motel.
Tactical teams from the Staunton Police Department and the
ACSO executed a search warrant on three rooms. At that time seven members of
the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club were detained without incident and
transported to the ACSO to be interviewed.
The Hells Angels are from the New York City area.
Five are being charged:
Malicious wounding
Use of a firearm in commission of a felony.
Two of the Hells Angels were charged:
Possession of meth
Possession of a schedule 1 or 2 drug while in possession of
a firearm
As a result of the search warrant numerous Hells Angels’
clothing, jewelry, and motorcycles were seized as part of the investigation.
Both victims are members of the Pagan MC in Virginia.
09/10/2018 Release from the Augusta County Sheriff's Office:
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an
early morning shooting in Greenville, VA.
The preliminary investigation revealed that one man was
shot, and another was assaulted. The shooting victim was transported to the
hospital where he is undergoing surgery.
The male who was assaulted was also transported to the
hospital to be treated for his injuries.
Seven men were detained at the scene, and the investigation
is ongoing.
There is no current threat to the community.
As a precautionary measure, schools and a daycare in the
area were notified of the incident.
SOURCE: NBC29