HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

3250 KINGS MOUNTAIN ROAD MARTINSVILLE, VA 24112 (276) 656-4200

RECORDS FAX (276) 656-4217
INVESTIGATION FAX (276) 656-4260
L.A. PERRY, SHERIFF

MEDIA RELEASE
Homicide
February 15, 2023

On February 14, 2023, at approximately 6:50 pm, a 911 call was received in reference to a
gunshot wound at Northview Garden Apartments located at 755 Stultz Rd. When the Henry County
Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived, a young male, who was the victim, was found inside an apartment
on the complex. Henry County Public Safety EMS arrived and began treating the victim, but he
unfortunately died on the scene. The victim was identified as Deshawn Marquis Ross, 22, of Bassett,
Virginia.
Investigators quickly began receiving information about the suspect. Through the course of
the investigation, it was determined that an argument ensued between the victim, Deshawn Ross, and
Jahari Keontae Pritchett. Pritchett produced a firearm and shot Ross before fleeing the scene.
Warrants have been issued on Jahari Keontae Pritchett, 22, of Martinsville, VA for, first
degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm after
having been convicted of a felony.
Anyone having information regarding this homicide or the whereabouts of Jahari Keontae
Pritchett is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at
63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $2500.00 for information
related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount
of reward paid.

Captain Wayne Davis

ddavis@co.henry.va.us