A man has been arrested after killing his wife in Pittsylvania County. According to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 7:51 pm to a female subject found deceased in the Derby Road area of Pittsylvania County.

Upon arrival deputies found 64-year-old Cynthia Rowland  at her residence with an apparent gunshot wound. Rowland was pronounced dead at the scene.

Rowlands husband, Lonnie Rowland has been charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is currently being held without bond.

The body has been transported to the medical examiner’s office in Roanoke to determine manner and cause of death.