From Suicide Call to Homicide | Richmond News

A Virginia sheriff’s deputy call that started as a possible suicide turned deadly when investigators found 29-year-old Adonise Bernard Patrick dead inside his Hanover home — but not from suicide. Instead, a violent altercation with 19-year-old Emily-Asia Lynn Pierce, who was holding a firearm, led to a fatal gunshot. Pierce, from Rockville, is now in custody without bond, facing charges including involuntary manslaughter and reckless firearm use — and underage drinking. This case has shifted from tragedy to a serious homicide investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96d6fa74d597cffb