Shooting at HWY 89 AND SPARGER RD on 09/30/2025 12:00 AM

Type: Shooting

Date: 09/30/2025 12:00 AM

Description: The suspect was killed by Surry County Sheriff's Office. Cause of death: Gunshot. Incident No.: NC0860000

Address: HWY 89 AND SPARGER RD, Mount Airy, NC

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Lazaro

Name

Arlyn Lazaro

Missing Age

17

Est. Current Age

21

Last Seen

Yadkinville, NC on 12/20/2021

Physical Description

Race: Hispanic Ethnicity: Latino Gender: Female Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5'0" Weight: 150 lbs

Case Number

MP96595

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Billings

Name

Brandon Billings

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On october 6, 2002 the grayson county sheriffs office was contacted by local residents about a vehicle found off of rock house lane in the old town section of the county. The 1986 ford ranger appeared to have been wrecked and the driver still with the truck. When deputies arrived and more closely investigated the scene it was discovered that brandon kyle billings, age 18 of carsonville road, fries, had died of an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators were called to the scene and a detailed search of the area was conducted. Brandon was last seen leaving a local convenience store in the city of galax at approximately 4:00 am on october 6, 2002.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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