FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a former Marine wanted in connection with a weekend murder.

On Saturday afternoon, sheriffs responded to a shooting call on Woodthrush Circle in the Hardy community of Franklin County. They found 54-year-old Rodney Brown shot to death. A family member called police after finding Brown dead.

Sheriff’s investigators are looking for Michael Alexander Brown, the son of Rodney Brown’s live-in-girlfriend.

Michael is a former Marine who was last stationed at Camp Lejeune in NC. Around October 18, Michael deserted his post as a combat engineer. He has been seen in and around Franklin County as recently as this past weekend. He has been known to live in the woods and frequent National Parks and National Forest.

Michael was seen driving a 2008 black Lincoln Town Car with a possible NC license plate EHP-4877. He is believed to be armed with a high-powered rifle and may have access to other weapons.

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