VINTON, Va. – Two men are dead following a shooting that took place in Vinton, Vinton Police Department said.
VPD said officers responded to reports of a “disturbance” around 5:13 p.m. in the parking lot of 311 South Pollard Street. Upon arrival, they found two men suffering from critical injuries, and both were later pronounced dead. The men were identified as 31-year-old Jeffrey Alan Catron and 29-year-old Brian Christian Sledd.
Authorities said they quickly arrested 45-year-old Jordan Daniel Pierce as the suspect. He was charged with the following:
- Two counts of 2nd Degree Murder
- Two counts of Use of a firearm in commission of Felony
Pierce is currently being held at the Roanoke County Jail.
In court documents obtained by 10 News, Vinton Police officers said the incident happened during a custody exchange. Pierce’s children, the children’s mother and two firefighters also witnessed the violence, according to the documents.
Pierce has court dates scheduled on March 10 and May 22.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.