Va. Code § 18.2-53 : Crimes and Offenses Generally — Crimes Against the Person — Assaults and Bodily Woundings —53 - Shooting, etc., in committing or attempting a felony TEXT PDF 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. Va. Code § 18.2-53 Code 1950, § 18.1-68; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15. Amended by Acts 1975, § cc. 14, 15. Amended by Acts 1960, § c. 358.