Tyrus James Terrell, a 27-year-old Fredericksburg resident, is wanted for the murder of Quatrail R. Smalls of Big Stone Gap, Prince William Police Department announced.
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at around 8:40 p.m., police responded to the 3700 block of Wharf Ln. in Triangle to investigate a shooting and reported finding Smalls lying on the ground.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots in the area where the 26-year-old was shot, the Police Department stated. And they found shell casings in the road and discovered a residence in the Linden Park Apartment complex was also hit by gunfire.
Officers provided first aid to Smalls, who arrived at the hospital alive, but later died, according to police.
Terrell was identified as the suspect the following day and police obtained warrants for his arrest. According to PWPD, they worked with Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office to execute “multiple search warrants” in Spotsylvania, but they didn’t find Terrell.
PWPD has determined the two men knew each other, but said they are still working to find out what led up to the shooting.
PWPD is asking for assistance from anyone with information about the incident or whereabouts of Terrell.
He’s described as being approximately 5’11”, 200lbs. and having black hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo on his chest.
Terrell is charged with murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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