Shooter sought after killing at Martinsville apartment complex
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MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - One person is dead following a shooting at a Martinsville apartment complex Sunday night.
Police received a call of shots fired around 8:30 p.m. at Maplewood Apartments, at 1446 West Fayette Street. Officers found Charles Coleman, 31 of Martinsville, lying behind one of the apartment buildings. He had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say preliminary reports and evidence indicate Coleman was shot by a Black male after being involved in an argument with him. No one has been arrested.
Martinsville Police Chief Eddie Cassidy says they believe the suspect and Coleman knew each other. Cassidy is hopeful residents will assist the department with their investigation.
“It’s just very unfortunate, you know any time a neighborhood is touched by something like this it is unfortunate not just for that area but for our whole city and our residents,” said Cassidy.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Sandy Hines at (276) 403-5301 or the Crime Stoppers line at (276) 632-7463.
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