DANVILLE, VA – July 28 - UPDATE
The Danville Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting.
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Authorities said 28-year-old Jaiquawn Amos Powell has been taken into custody and has been charged with second-degree murder.
We will continue to update this article as we learn more.
2:30 p.m. UPDATE:
A man was arrested, and a suspect is still being sought following a fatal shooting that occurred in Danville on Sunday morning, Danville Police Department said.
DPD said they arrested 33-year-old Darius Damon Dallis Walters on Sunday, and he was charged with accessory after the fact. The main suspect has been identified as 28-year-old Jaiquawn Powell. Powell has been charged with second-degree murder, and is currently being sought by law enforcement. Powell may have shorter hair than what is shown in the available photograph.
Authorities have asked anyone with information regarding this case or Powell’s whereabouts to contact 911, patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 3, and option 1 again, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000. You can also submit an anonymous tip online here.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Danville Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning in the 100 block of Cooper Street.
Officers initially responded around 3:36 a.m. on July 27 for a noise complaint related to a street gathering.
After clearing the scene, police say they heard a single gunshot as they were leaving and immediately returned.
They found 23-year-old Ketasha Fuller of Danville suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Investigators say surveillance video captured a man arguing with Fuller before pulling out a handgun and firing one shot.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking for the public’s help.
If you have any information, you’re urged to contact the Danville Police Department.