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

According to police, in the morning hours on Dec. 11, an individual was discovered deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The suspect had fled the area, and as a result, local schools were notified and opted to go into a “secured mode” while an extensive search took place for the suspect.

The suspect was later taken into custody in Lancaster County, Virginia.

The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office said it will provide further information and details of the incident in a few hours.

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