A 38-year-old Martinsville man was charged in connection with an Aug. 1 shooting on Starling Avenue, according to a release from the Martinsville Police Department.
Martinsville Police officers responded to the 900 block of Starling Avenue after hearing multiple shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers found multiple pieces of evidence related to the shooting in the rear parking lot of a business.
No injuries were reported.
Through the investigation, police identified Kevin Darel Preston as a suspect. Preston was arrested Aug. 21.
He is charged with two counts of attempted manslaughter, shooting at an occupied vehicle, reckless handling of a firearm and shooting in a public place.
Preston is being held at the Martinsville City Jail without bond.
Consider removing the second sentence: ‘The two incidents are not associated, according to police.’
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Adam Parnell of the Martinsville Police Department at 276-403-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 276-63CRIME (276-632-7463). Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips, and tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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