Police release identity of man found dead after shooting in Danville

Body found in 700 block of Bradley Road

DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide.

Late Wednesday night, police identified 23-year-old Fenqwon Tayshon Payne as the victim of the shooting.

Emergency Medical Services and police responded to a residence in the 700 block of Bradley Road about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday for a report of an unresponsive male suffering from apparent gunshot injuries.

The investigation is active and ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Danville Crime Stoppers at 434-799-6508, or via the crime tips line at crimetips@danvilleva.gov. Information given will remain confidential.