(Henrico County, Va.) - During the investigation into the shooting death that occurred Tuesday morning of 18 year old Brittney Peyton of Hanover County, detectives with Henrico Police developed a suspect in the case. The shooting incident happened at around 7:42 Tuesday morning in the 7600 block of Beth Road.
Members of the Henrico County Police Division were able to locate and take the suspect, identified as 18 year old Benjamin A. Newton of Henrico County. He was taken into custody without incident.
Newton is charged with involuntary manslaughter and shooting within an occupied dwelling. There were additional warrants outstanding. Newton is currently being held without bond.