PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. ā Authorities say one person is dead after a shooting in the Brosville area of PittsylvaniaĀ County on Sunday.
Deputies said they were dispatched to 2531 Martin Drive just after 4 p.m. after receiving a call that a man had been shot.
Deputies arrived to find 23-year-old Deon Jawan Peatross dead. They are saying that his death was apparently gun-related.
Peatross was taken to the Medical Examinerās Office, where his official cause of death will be determined.
Officials said their investigation led to the arrest of 27-year-old DeāVon DreāCol Smith. He is being held in the Pittsylvania County Jail on charges of first-degree homicide and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is being held without bail.
Smithās first appearance is scheduled for Monday.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Pittsylvania County Sheriffās Office atĀ 434-656-6211.