Amelia man hurt in shooting; 2 arrested

An Amelia County man was flown to VCU Medical Center after he was injured in a shooting yesterday in Amelia.

Francis Manuel, 20, was listed in stable condition last night, said Investigator I. McDonald with the Amelia Sheriff's Office.

Manuel's friends drove him to the Amelia Health Care Center after the shooting, which occurred at about 1 p.m., McDonald said. Authorities received a tip that a suspect was seen leaving in a vehicle. After a short chase, authorities arrested two people at 2 p.m., McDonald said.

Demonte D. Archer, 20, of Amelia was charged with aggravated malicious wounding in connection with the shooting of Manuel, attempted murder in connection with a shot fired at Manuel's brother, Tyrell Manuel, and one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle.

Marquita Johnson, 25, of Lawrenceville was charged with five counts of being an accessory after the fact, attempted escape, resisting arrest and attempting to elude police.