Crime
30-year-old Brandon Holland killed after shooting in Callaway, suspect Antonio Payne in custody
Callaway, Virginia – In the early hours of Saturday, December 7, 2024, Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Moe Lane.
The incident, which occurred around 4:30 a.m., has left one man dead and another in custody.
Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered the lifeless body of 30-year-old Brandon A. Holland, a resident of Callaway.
Holland had succumbed to an apparent gunshot wound.
Following a swift investigation, authorities identified Antonio Maurice Payne, 37, of Lebanon, Virginia, as the suspect in the shooting.
Payne was taken into custody later that morning in Montgomery County. He faces charges of Second-Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Law enforcement has not released details about the events leading up to the incident or the relationship, if any, between Payne and Holland.
Officials are actively working to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office expressed its condolences to the family and friends of Brandon Holland during this tragic time.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
If you have any details that might aid the investigation, please call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 540-483-3000. Anonymous tips are welcome.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.