Suspect in custody in fatal Henry County shooting

HENRY Co., Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The suspect in a fatal shooting in Henry County has been arrested, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Jahari Pritchett was taken into custody in the Axton area of the county. He has been charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a felony. He is being held in the Henry County Adult Detention Center with no bond.

ORIGINAL STORY: A manhunt is underway after a shooting in Henry County Tuesday left a man dead, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies say a call came in at 6:50 p.m. reporting someone had been shot at the Northview Garden Apartments at 755 Stultz Rd.

Deputies found 22-year-old Deshawn Ross of Bassett inside an apartment with a gunshot wound. Henry County Public Safety EMS began treating Ross, but he died at the scene.

Investigators say information about the alleged shooter came in quickly. The investigation indicated an argument occurred between Deshawn Ross and 22-year-old Jahari Pritchett of Martinsville, when Pritchett allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Ross before fleeing.

Warrants have been issued for Pritchett for first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a felony.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the location of Jahari Pritchett is asked to call the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751.

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