The Danville Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred during the evening of Wednesday, June 28.
Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a shots fired call in the 200 block of Southland Drive and discovered Andreiu D. Barley, 27, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to SOVAH Health where he was pronounced dead.
Following an argument with another individual, Barley initiated an exchange of gunfire with a 17-year-old juvenile male, who was located inside a vehicle. Witnesses say Barley and the juvenile knew each other.
A short time after responding to the shots fired call, officers responded to the 1100 block of Franklin Turnpike for a report of a vehicle that had been shot into. After further investigation, the vehicle was tied to the shooting on Southland Drive.
The juvenile has been charged with underage possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm within the city limits, and reckless handling of a firearm.
Police are continuing to investigate, and no other suspects are being sought.
Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Danville Police Department by either calling patrol at 434-799-6510 option 4, investigations at 434-799-6508 option 1, and option 1 again, calling 911, contacting Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, approach any officer you see, through social media, via email crimetips@danvilleva.gov, or use our crime tips app CARE at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=818#.