Murder Suspect Arrested By Stafford County Deputies: Police

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — On Friday, Stafford County deputies arrested a murder suspect who had evaded police since a fatal shooting on Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities identified the victim as 42-year-old Darrick Campbell. He died at the scene of the shooting.

The Stafford County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 42-year-old James Allen Wright, Jr. He is charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of felony.

He is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

If convicted, Wright could spend the rest of his life in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

The shooting occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday in the 200 block of Streamview Drive, authorities said. When first responders arrived on the scene, they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Deputies attempted life-saving care before an ambulance arrived, but Campbell was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Detectives worked diligently to collect evidence, talk to witnesses, and identify the shooter. They also discovered the shooter and victim were known to each other," the sheriff's office said. "Ever since the shooting, detectives have been executing search warrants, collecting evidence, and even traveled to both Maryland and Washington D.C. in attempts to locate the shooter."

Wright was taken into custody on Friday morning. The sheriff's office said he could face additional charges in the future.