HENRY CO., Va. – UPDATE
A Pittsylvania County man is wanted on three charges, including second-degree murder, after a shooting in Henry County Tuesday.
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Authorities said they received a call about someone who had been shot in the 500 block of Tenth Street at 4:46 p.m.
When they got to the scene, deputies found a man with an apparent gunshot wound to his chest, according to Capt. T. W. Compton.
The victim, now identified as 23-year-old Jadakuis Mitchell, was sent to SOVA Health of Martinsville where he was pronounced dead.
It was later determined that Mitchell went to the residence and got into a fight with another man there.
During the fight, the other man, now identified as 29-year-old Ka’Darrius Ferrell pulled out a gun and shot Mitchell, according to Capt. Compton.
We’re told Ferrell is now facing the following charges:
- Second-degree murder,
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony,
- Discharge of a firearm within the dwelling of a house
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the incident. If you have any information about the incident or Ferrell, you’re asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
ORIGINAL STORY
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the man who allegedly shot and killed another man on Tuesday evening.
In an interview with BTW21, Sheriff Wayne Davis said the call came in around 4:45 p.m.
Deputies responded to a home on 10th Street to find a man with at least one gunshot wound, Sheriff Davis said. The man was transported to SOVAH Health Martinsville where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities said the incident appears to have stemmed from a domestic situation. We’re told two men were involved with a woman, and one of the men shot the other.
Sheriff Davis said a suspect has been identified, but is not in custody. He is said to be driving a Brown Dodge Charger. Other details about his appearance and identity were not shared at the time.
If you think you’ve seen the suspect or the vehicle, Sheriff Davis asked that you call 911.