CRIME
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Va. - In a shocking turn of events, a man has been taken into custody after allegedly murdering his father in Roanoke and subsequently shooting at a police officer.
24-year-old Rayjaun Calloway was apprehended by Virginia State Police on Sunday afternoon. This arrest came approximately five hours after a Farmville police officer spotted him near Route 460 and Hixburg Road.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
The motive behind these heinous acts is still unclear. The identity of the slain father has not been released yet. The condition of the officer who was shot at is also unknown at this time.
Local residents are advised to stay indoors as the investigation continues. The area around Route 460 and Hixburg Road has been cordoned off.
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