Shawn Roane : “53-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead in King William County – Daily Press”

By | May 20, 2024

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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. King William County homicide
2. Fatal shooting in Virginia

A 53-year-old man was found shot to death in King William County, UK on Thursday. Deputies responded to multiple 911 calls from the 2200 block of Mt. Olive Cohoke Road and discovered Shawn Roane in a vehicle with a gunshot wound. King William County Fire and EMS pronounced him dead. Donald Dabney, 61, was also at the scene and was charged with possession of a firearm by a non-violent felon. More charges are pending, and Dabney is being held without bail. Roane lived on Mt. Olive Cohoke Road. Anyone with information on the shooting should contact the King William Sheriff’s Office at 804-769-0999.

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Man Found Shot to Death in King William County

A tragic incident unfolded in King William County on Thursday evening when a 53-year-old man, identified as Shawn Roane, was found shot to death. The authorities were alerted to the scene in the 2200 block of Mt. Olive Cohoke Road following multiple 911 calls.

Response from Law Enforcement

Deputies from the King William County Sheriff’s Office swiftly responded to the distress calls at 8.46 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Roane sitting in a vehicle with a fatal gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of the King William County Fire and EMS teams, Roane was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cooperation and Arrest

Another individual, Donald Dabney, aged 61 and also from King William County, was present at the location and cooperated with the investigation. However, Dabney was subsequently charged with possession of a firearm by a non-violent felon. He is currently being held without bail, with additional charges pending.

Further Details

Authorities have not disclosed any further information regarding the motive or circumstances surrounding the shooting. Online records indicate that Roane resided on Mt. Olive Cohoke Road, where the tragic incident took place.

Appeal for Information

The King William Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. Individuals can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 804-769-0999 to provide any relevant details that may aid in resolving this case.

David Macaulay, davidmacaulayva@gmail.com