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Shooting takes place near Fashion Square Mall

Albemarle County Police are looking into a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon near the Fashion Square Mall, The Daily Progress reported.

Richard Goffney, who suffered from an abdominal wound, remained in serious condition at the University Medical Center late Saturday evening, hospital officials told the Progress.

"He has two holes in him," Sgt. Todd Hopwood told the Progress. "When we first got there he was standing up pacing around and said he was hurt."

Authorities are attempting to track down a black man wearing a hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. He was also seen driving a white four-door Oldsmobile.

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