Suspect Sought in Eastern Shore Murder / UPDATE

Gary A. Coble

UPDATE: 

Gary Aaron Coble, 47, of Cape Charles, was arrested Wednesday morning by Northampton deputies, said Sheriff David L. Doughty Jr.

Coble is charged with 1st degree murder, use of a firearm while committing murder, possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony, possession of ammunition after being convicted of a felony.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) - Officials say 47-year-old Gary A. Coble of Cape Charles is wanted in connection with the death of an Eastern Shore resident.

An Eastern Shore man's death is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say police were called Sunday morning to a home in the 21000 block of Seaside Road. When investigators arrived, the body of 35-year-old Bryan K. Elliott was found.

David Doughty with the Northampton County Sheriff's Office said Coble is sought on charges of first degree murder, use of a firearm while committing murder, possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony, and possession of ammunition after being convicted of a felony. "To my knowledge they just moved in very recently," neighbor Bryan Sparrow said.

Elliott was living the home with his uncle. Deputies aren't saying how he died but are ruling the death a homicide.

"I'm not sure quite what happened expect I know he was shot," Elliott's friend Robert Morris said.

Elliott's family lives in nearby Cape Charles.

Family says Elliott was a waterman and had a one year old son.

"He was a real good guy," Morris said. "He would do anything for you. One of the best friends I ever had."

This was the first homicide in Northampton County since 2010.

If you have any information on Coble's location, contact deputies at 757-678-0458.

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