Victim of deadly Pittsylvania County shooting identified as 25-year-old man

No arrests have been made

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE

Authorities have identified the victim of a Pittsylvania County shooting over the weekend as a 25-year-old man.

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Police said Wyshawn Brandon, 25, was shot on Sunday in the 500 block of Deerwood Drive in Bairs and was taken to Sovah Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

As of Monday, no arrests have been made in the deadly shooting.

Authorities said they are continuing to investigate and interview witnesses who were at the scene of the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call 434-432-7715.


ORIGINAL STORY

Pittsylvania County deputies are looking into a shooting that left one person dead.

According to investigators, at approximately 12:43 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to a noise complaint in the 500 block of Deerwood Dr. in Blairs, Virginia.

Upon arrival, deputies found a large gathering and heard multiple gunshots.

One person was found shot at the scene and was transported to Sovah Health in Danville and later pronounced deceased.

The body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause and manner of the death.

Investigators continue to interview witnesses. No arrest has been made. The case currently remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to call the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office or the Pittsylvania County Crimestoppers at 800-791-0044.


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