One Martinsville man is in custody and police are asking for help to find a second in connection with the May 17 shooting of an individual at Tequila’s Sports Bar and Grill.
Rosario Nasiar Eggleston, 24, of Martinsville, was charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, willfully discharge in a public place, possession of a firearm by a violent convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a violent convicted felon, and three counts of destruction of property in connection with the incident.
Police were dispatched to the scene around 11:45 p.m., in reference to a shooting in the parking lot. While on the scene, officers were told that an adult man was transported from the scene to SOVAH Health Martinsville with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim, a 20-year-old Martinsville resident, suffered from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg.
Officers collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, and obtained surveillance videos during the investigation, and issued warrants.
Police are seeking information about the whereabouts of Jalen Davon Pritchett, 24. He is wanted on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, willfully discharge in a public place, possession of a firearm after an assault and battery of a family member, carrying a concealed weapon second offense, possession of a firearm under a protective order and three counts of destruction of property.
The case is still under investigation. If anyone has any information related to the incident or Pritchett’s whereabouts, please contact Martinsville Police Sgt. Harley Durham at 276-403-5330, the city police department at 276-638-8751, or the Crime Stoppers line at 276-63-CRIME (276-632-7463). Crime Stoppers is an anonymous tip line. Callers with information that leads to an arrest and conviction could be eligible for an up to a $2,500 reward.
