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Va. Code § 18.2-53

Shooting, etc., in committing or attempting a felony

Virginia · Code of Virginia Title 18.2 — Crimes and Offenses Generally · Status: effective

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Va. Code § 18.2-53, Shooting, etc., in committing or attempting a felony, Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-23, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1375752
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If any person, in the commission of, or attempt to commit, felony, unlawfully shoot, stab, cut or wound another person he shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.