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.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.