The shooting early Saturday morning on Deacon Road is now a homicide investigation.
The Stafford Sheriff’s Office says at 12:23 a.m. deputies responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Deacon Road. Deputies located a 33-year-old male from King George at the scene with several gunshot wounds. The deputies began first aid and the victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Sheriff’s Office says the victim succumbed to his injuries Saturday morning.
As a result of the investigation, detectives have identified 29-year-old Darren ] Newman, of Wtmoreland County as the suspect. Newman is currently wanted for second degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Anyone with information on Newman’s location is asked to contact the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-658-4400 or 911. Newman should be considered armed and dangerous. The dark colored sedan involved in the homicide has been located.
The victim’s name is not being released at this time.
