June 7, 2023 News Release

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Charlottesville PD) – Charlottesville police have obtained warrants for a second suspect in relation to the shots fired incident on Preston Ave on May 16, 2022. Charlottesville police are asking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Albemarle County resident Zayon Payne.

Payne has been charged with the following three felony offenses:

  • Violation of Virginia Criminal Code, 18.2-286.1 – Shoot from a Vehicle
  • 18.2-53.1 – Use of Firearm in Commission of Felony
  • 18.2-26/18.2-51 -Attempted Malicious Wounding

If you have information regarding Zayon Payne’s whereabouts, please contact Det. Houchens at (434) 970-3280 or Crime Stoppers at (434) 977-4000.

 

Zayon Payne