MARTINSVILLE, Va. – UPDATE:
Devin Stockton, a wanted man accused of attempted murder in Martinsville, surrendered to police on Sunday, Martinsville Police Department said.
MPD said following his surrender, Stockton was arrested on the following charges:
- attempted murder
- malicious wounding
- possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- possession of a weapon in the commission of a felony
- discharging a firearm in the city
- reckless handling of a firearm causing serious injury
Stockton is currently being held at Martinsville City Jail, and there is no longer a threat to the public. The case is still under investigation.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Law enforcement is searching for a wanted man following an attempted murder that took place in Martinsville on Friday evening, Martinsville Police Department said.
MPD said officers responded to an area on Massey Street following reports of shots fired and a gunshot victim. Upon investigation, MPD’s Patrol Division found that two neighbors were in a verbal argument, when one of the men revealed a gun and shot at the other neighbor.
Authorities collected evidence from the scene and executed a search warrant at 105 Massey Street to find more evidence related to the incident. Following the collection of evidence, investigators identified the suspect as Devin Jamar Stockton. He is currently wanted for the following felony charges related to this incident:
- Attempted Murder
- Malicious Wounding
- Possession of Weapon by Felon
- Possession of Weapon in Commission of Felony
- Discharge Firearm within City
- Reckless Handling of Firearm causing serious injury
Stockton is believed to be armed and dangerous, and was last seen traveling on foot with a 22-caliber handgun. Law enforcement has said not to come in contact with Stockton, and if spotted, immediately contact Martinsville Police Department or your local law enforcement agency.
Authorities located the victim of the shooting at SOVAH Martinsville Emergency Department. He was treated and subsequently released.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact Detective Parnell at 276-638-5155 or the anonymous tip line of Crime Stoppers at 276-63CRIME (276-632-7463).