FRANKLIN, Va. — As the U.S. Marshals Service looks for a woman accused of murdering a 10-year-old boy in Franklin earlier this month, the law enforcement agency raised its reward to $10,000 for information leading to her arrest.
Tashawnda Nicole Drayton is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. She is considered armed and dangerous.
"The U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force continues to pursue leads into the whereabouts of Drayton, who may have fled to another state," the agency wrote in a news release Tuesday.
The shooting happened on Aug. 9 on Artis Street, according to the Franklin Police Department. A 37-year-old was also hurt by gunfire.
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Police reported that four people arrived at the residence of the man, where an altercation between the adult victim and suspects took place. The suspect, Drayton, began shooting during the altercation and hit both victims, according to police.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Drayton is a rapper also known as "23 Brazy" and has ties across the Hampton Roads area. The law enforcement agency shared pictures of Drayton from YouTube.
She is described as having brown eyes and black hair, and standing nearly six feet tall. She has “only loyalty” tattooed above her left eyebrow, “23 Brazy” in red letters on her forehead, along with several tattoos on her face, neck, arms, and hands.
Anyone who knows where Drayton is located is asked to reach out to law enforcement or submit a tip by calling 757-516-7100 or using the USMS Tips app.