(Danville, VA) A suspect has been identified in a homicide that occurred around 12:30pm Thursday in the parking lot of the Airport Mart Exxon.  The Danville Police Department has charged Jaelynn Lowen 21, of Danville with second degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Lowen stands accused of shooting Pinakin Patel, 47 of Danville after an interaction over an alleged theft from the store. Lowen fled the scene in a blue Honda Odyssey which what later located on Halifax Road.  The van was originally identified by traffic camera leaving the scene and a license plate number was collected.

First responders found Patel in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and rendered first aid, he was then transported to SOVAH Health Danville where he was later pronounced dead.

The Danville Police Department thanked the community for tips that helped investigators locate the suspect van.

Anyone who may have information on Lowen’s whereabouts is asked to call the Danville Police Department by either utilizing the 911 system, calling patrol at 434-799-6510 prompt 4, the investigations division at 434-799-6508 ext. 3, or by calling Crimestoppers at 434-793-0000.  Emails can also be sent to crimetips@danvilleva.gov or by using the CARE app.