HENRY COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE: DEC. 4, 2023
The man wanted in connection with a homicide that happened earlier this year in Axton has been arrested in Ohio, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
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As we reported previously, the incident happened on August 11 in the 7000 block of Axton Road.
Throughout the investigation, authorities said they determined Antwain Hampton and Akeem Clark got into a fight during which Clark pulled out a firearm and shot Hampton.
Warrants issued for Clark included second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshal Service worked together since the incident to arrest Clark, and on Nov. 20, U.S. Marshals took Clark into custody without incident in Cincinnati, Ohio, authorities said.
Clark is currently being held in the Hamilton County Justice Center awaiting extradition back to Henry County, according to the sheriff’s office.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
UPDATE: August 12, 2023
Henry County Deputies said that in the course of the investigation, it was determined that an altercation ensued between Antwain Hampton and Akeem Laquan Clark. It was determined that during the altercation Akeem Clark, 33, from Axton, pulled out a firearm and shot Antwain Hampton.
They said warrants have been issued for Clark, for second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a felony.
Anyone having information regarding this homicide or the whereabouts of Akeen Laquan Clark is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on August 11, 2023.
Shortly after 5 Friday evening, deputies said, a friend brought a male subject who had an apparent gunshot wound to SOVAH Health of Danville.
Detectives said the victim died due to his injuries and is identified as Antwain Royqwell-Garifield Hampton, 24, of Hampton Circle., Axton, VA.
Investigators from the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s responded to SOVAH Health Danville and spoke to the friend that brought Mr. Hampton to the hospital and later determined that the incident occurred in Henry County in the 7000 block of Axton Road.
The Pittsylvania Sheriff’s Office then contacted the Henry County Sheriff’s Office to notify us of the incident.
Deputies and investigators from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7064 Axton Rd. and immediately surrounded the residence. When deputies arrived, it was unknown whether any possible suspects still occupied the home. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team responded and executed a search warrant at the residence. It was determined that the house was not occupied. Henry County Sheriff’s Office investigators worked through the night, processing the scene for evidence.
At this time, the investigation is ongoing, anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).