Prince George County, VA – A 26-year-old man from Chesterfield County has died following a fatal shooting early Thursday morning in Prince George County.
Authorities have since arrested a suspect in connection with the incident.
At approximately 12:19 a.m. on February 27, officers with the Prince George County Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 5000 block of Owens Way.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The victim was identified as D’Mond Taylor, 26, of Chesterfield County.
Following an investigation, authorities identified a suspect in connection with the shooting.
At approximately 6 a.m., officers located and arrested 24-year-old Charles Young IV of Petersburg.
Young has been formally charged with:
Second-degree murder
Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
He is currently being held at the Chesterfield County Jail.
Law enforcement officials have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the Prince George County community.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and urge anyone with information to contact the Prince George County Police Department at 804-733-2773.