The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, January 5, 1996                TAG: 9601050637
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: CHINCOTEAGUE                       LENGTH: Short :   20 lines

EASTERN SHORE MAN SHOT

Robert Gener Cherrix, 32, was shot at close range in the neck and chest Wednesday night as he stood at the front window of his home, Chincoteague Police Chief Willis Dize said. He was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where, he was listed in critical condition. Dize said the motive is unknown.

Anyone with information concerning the shooting is urged to contact the Chincoteague Police Department at (804) 336-3155.

KEYWORDS: SHOOTING by CNB