Name of man shot in Pittsylvania County released; Suspect arrested

RINGGOLD, Va. (WDBJ) – Charges are pending against the suspect in a fatal shooting Tuesday in Pittsylvania County, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office.

The victim was identified as Tauron D. Brown, Jr., 26, of South Boston.

Officers were called at approximately 7 a.m. on November 5, 2024 to a report of a shooting at 1382 Old Quarry Road in Ringgold. Officers discovered that the victim appeared to have a gunshot wound. he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Brown's body was transported to the Western District of Virginia Medical Examiners Office, where the cause and manner of death are being determined.

Sheriff's investigators are confident this incident poses no further threat to the community.

Because charges are pending, the suspect's name has not been released. Investigators say they are working to determine the relationship between the suspect and the victim.

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