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Bassett Today
By the People, for the People
Man Arrested After Shooting at Henry County Bowling Alley
32-year-old Casey Dakota Vernon charged with malicious wounding and other offenses
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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A 32-year-old man named Casey Dakota Vernon was arrested in Henry County, Virginia over the weekend following a shooting incident at a local bowling alley that left one person with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Vernon briefly barricaded himself inside a residence before being located hiding in the attic, and has been charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and reckless handling of a firearm.
Why it matters
Gun violence and public safety incidents at community gathering places like bowling alleys are concerning for local residents. This arrest highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community to address such issues.
The details
According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred on Friday morning at the Sportslanes Bowling Center. Vernon was later located and arrested at a residence on Blackberry Road, where he briefly barricaded himself before being found hiding in the attic. The injured victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
- The shooting incident occurred on Friday morning.
- Vernon was arrested over the weekend following the incident.
The players
Casey Dakota Vernon
A 32-year-old man from Bassett, Virginia who was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting incident at the Sportslanes Bowling Center.
Henry County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that arrested Vernon and is investigating the shooting incident.
What’s next
Vernon is being held in the Henry County adult detention center without bond as the investigation continues.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of maintaining public safety and security measures at community gathering places, and the need for continued collaboration between law enforcement and residents to address gun violence in the local area.
