LCSO investigating murder behind buying plaza, suspect in custody

The Leon County Sheriff’s Workplace is investigating a murder that befell behind a buying plaza on Saturday, Dec. 3.

In response to LCSO, on Saturday round 9 p.m., deputies responded to a wooded space behind a buying plaza, within the 3800 block of North Monroe Avenue in reference to a deceased particular person.

The sheriff’s workplace says upon arrival, the deceased particular person was situated within the space of what was decided to be a transient camp. A knife was discovered on the scene and foul play was decided to be concerned.

The reason for demise is reportedly beneath investigation and pending an post-mortem.

VCU detectives have been capable of establish the alleged suspect, Dusty McDonald, 29, after interviewing a number of suspects. McDonald was taken into custody with out incident after being situated at a residence within the 1900 block of Crowder Highway.

In response to the sheriff’s workplace, McDonald was transported to the Leon County Sheriff’s Workplace and interviewed by VCU detectives. He was taken to the Leon County Detention Facility and charged with one depend of first-degree homicide.

The investigation is ongoing and energetic, and the sheriff’s workplace encourages anybody with details about this case or associated legal exercise to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 850-606-3300 or contact Crimestoppers at 850-574-TIPS.