FRANKLIN, Va. — Author's note: The video above is on file from July 2021.
A suspect has been arrested following a November shooting that left one man dead, and another injured.
The Franklin Police Department said the city's dispatch center got a report of shots fired in the 300 Block of Forest Pine Road, on the northwest side of town, shortly after 7 p.m. on November 17.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was later flown to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for treatment.
According to FPD Spokesman Sgt. Scott Halverson, the man is expected to survive.
Officers entered the residence where the incident happened and found a second victim who died from a gunshot wound. He was identified as Tazman Banks, 18. His body was taken to the Norfolk Medical Examiner’s Office.
On December 9, Franklin police announced they had a suspect in custody. Kevin Rooks, 26, is being held at Western Tidewater Regional Jail without bond, in connection to this incident.
He is facing three charges: second degree murder, malicious wounding, and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.
Police are still investigating this incident. Anyone who has information is asked to call FPD at 757-562-8575 or Franklin Crime Solvers at 757-562-8599.