FRANKLIN, Va. (WAVY) – The suspect wanted for striking a vehicle with gunfire has been arrested Friday in Southampton County.
According to police, the Franklin Police Department, along with the Southampton County Sheriff’s Officer conducted a search warrant in the 20000 block of General Thomas Highway.
During the search, police were able to locate and arrest Deshawn Patillo. Patillo was charged with the following:
- Attempted murder
- Shooting into an occupied vehicle
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Threatening to kill
- Reckless handling of a firearm
- Assault and battery
These charges stem from an incident on November 29 after police responded to a call regarding a vehicle that was struck by gunfire.