19-year-old Marte Wil-Shownn Oliver was arrested this afternoon in the Gretna community of Pittsylvania County by members of the United States Marshal Service, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department, and the Danville Police Department without incident.
Mr. Oliver was charged with robbery, use of a firearm during a felony, and possession of a firearm by a felon in relation to the incident that ended in the death of Patrick Lanigan Duffy at a residence in the 300 block of Halifax Rd on August 16, 2022. He has been a subject of prior press releases and eluded arrest until this afternoon.
The Danville Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshal Service and the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department for assisting in apprehending Mr. Oliver. Mr. Oliver will be transported to the Danville City Jail.
August 18 Release:
In the early hours this morning through the diligent work of our investigators, Danville Police Department (DPD) apprehended the 14-year-old Danville teen who was being sought for robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony regarding the recent homicide on Tuesday afternoon.
DPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Marte Wil-Shownn Oliver who is wanted for robbery, use of a firearm during a felony, and possession of a firearm by a felon in relation to this incident that ended in the death of Mr. Duffy. Mr. Oliver is believed to have left the scene still in possession of a firearm and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Original Release August 16:
Yesterday at approximately 4:19 PM, the Danville Police Department responded to the 300 block of Halifax Street for calls of shots fired. Officers located a male victim suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound(s) to his upper body. The victim has been identified as 33-year-old Danville resident Patrick Lanigan Duffy.
The investigation has led to charges being brought against two Danville males who are now being sought. The Danville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Marte Wil-Shownn Oliver who is wanted for robbery, use of a firearm during a felony, and possession of a firearm by a felon in relation to this incident that ended in the death of Mr. Duffy.
A 14-year-old Danville teen is being sought for robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony from this incident, but his identity is being withheld because of his age while the investigation continues.
Mr. Oliver is believed to have left the scene still in possession of a firearm and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Residents of the Halifax Street community and surrounding areas who may have any video surveillance cameras are still being asked to contact the Danville Police Department through any of the platforms listed below.
