Wythe County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting death in Gunton Park

On June 23, 2022, at 4:51 am Deputies with the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office responded to Stone Drive located in the Gunton Park community of Wythe County.

Upon their arrival, they discovered a thirty-seven-year-old male victim in the driveway deceased from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest.

The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Virginia State Police is investigating the scene.

The victim’s name is not being released at this time until notification of all family members can be made.

This case remains an active investigation.