GLOUCESTER, Va. — The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday morning in the 3000 block of George Washington Memorial Highway.

Deputies discovered one individual dead from apparent gunshot wounds, and the suspect fled the area before law enforcement arrived.

As a precaution, nearby schools were notified and briefly went into a secure mode while deputies conducted an extensive search for the suspect. Authorities say the individual was later taken into custody in Lancaster County, Virginia.

The Sheriff’s Office says additional details will be released in the coming hours as the investigation continues.

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