Washington County sheriff’s deputies were investigating a shooting that occurred near the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray Friday night.
Deputies responded to 691 Liberty Church Road about 9:30 p.m. following the discovery of a man who had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
The man, who deputies said was alive as of 10 p.m., was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.
A next door neighbor heard a gunshot and called Washington County 911.