Man charged with Second Degree Murder in Sunday morning homicide

On Sunday, May 23 at around 4 a.m. Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to 8200 block of Parrott River Rd. in reference to a possible homicide.

Upon arrival Deputies located a female victim who was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.

Through investigation it was determined that the victim, Anna Amburgey and suspect Corey Hodge were involved in a physical disturbance that led to Amburgey’s death.

Corey Hodge
Corey Hodge

Hodge fled the scene and was later located by Pulaski Police Department on Oakhurst Ave. in the town of Pulaski.

Hodge was charged with Second Degree Murder, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of firearm by a convicted felon.

Hodge was held without bond at New River Valley Regional Jail.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Radford City Police Department, Dublin Police Department, Pulaski Police Department, Virginia State Police, Blacksburg Police Department, Christiansburg Police Department, Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services, Pulaski County Emergency Management and Twin Community Volunteer Fire Department for their assistance.

Lt. David Miller

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office 802 East Main St.

Pulaski, VA