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Martinsville police investigating deadly shooting

Happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, police say

Man in custody after trying to rob a Martinsville bank then crashing his motorcycle while trying to escape, police say

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Martinsville police are investigating a homicide.

Police say around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, private citizens brought Nyjeon Dameae Brandon, 20, from Martinsville, to SOVAH Health Martinsville Emergency Room.

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Investigators said Brandon had multiple gunshot wounds and died as a result of those injuries shortly after his arrival.

Detectives said the investigation revealed that the shooting took place while Brandon was a passenger in a vehicle that was traveling in the 300 block of Commonwealth Boulevard.

The investigation is in its early stages as Detectives are collecting evidence and tracking down leads received from the public.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lt. Jim Lovell at (276) 403-5301 or our Crime Stoppers line at (276) 632-7463.


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