19-Year-Old Arrested in Accomack County for Reckless Shooting

PARKSLEY, Va. – The Accomack County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred on Sept. 22.

At approximately 4:42 a.m., deputies responded to Staunton Avenue following a report of shots fired. Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a residence, occupied by two individuals, that had been struck. An observable bullet hole was located at the home.

As part of their investigation, deputies executed a residential search warrant in the 21000 block of Cardinal Acres Drive. During the search, multiple firearms were recovered.

Subsequently, warrants were obtained for 19-year-old Cayden Allen Smith of Parksley. He was taken into custody an charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling and possession for a “sawed off” shotgun or rifle. Smith is currently being held at the Accomack County Jail without bond.

An investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to contact the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office at (757) 787-1131 or (757) 824-5666. Tips may be submitted through their website here.