In the early hours of Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the quiet community of Crimora, Virginia, was disturbed by a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 59-year-old Tony Edward Dooms. Authorities from the Augusta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Crimora Station Lane around 1:08 a.m. after receiving a 911 call about a person being shot. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered Mr. Dooms deceased inside his vehicle, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The investigation into the death of the male victim quickly revealed that the shooting was the result of a domestic dispute. According to the sheriff's office, Dooms had been involved in an argument with a male family member. The altercation escalated to a tragic end when the family member fired into the vehicle that Dooms was driving, striking him multiple times.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the family member responsible was taken into custody by law enforcement for questioning. However, the individual was later released. The Augusta County Sheriff's Office characterized the event as an isolated incident between family members and stated that there was no ongoing threat to the public. As the investigation continues, the name of the shooter has not been publicly disclosed.
