Victim of Wise County shooting and suspect identified

A motive was not disclosed, but Wise County authorities provided updated information about a weekend shooting in Big Stone Gap on Coronet Road.

Robert Rollins, 76, was found dead from a bullet wound at a home on that street and Sheriff Grant Kilgore said their investigation into what led up to the incident resulted in 24-year-old Tyler Morrison being taken into custody and charged with first degree murder, shooting into an occupied dwelling, reckless discharge and a weapon violation.

Police records show Morrison was arrested in March of last year on charges of assault against a family member and trespassing.

Morrison has appeared in General District Court and is scheduled for another hearing on August 11th.