Man found shot to death in Louisa; suspect in custody

33-year-old Michael Harris was shot to death in Lousia Sunday afternoon.
33-year-old Michael Harris was shot to death in Lousia Sunday afternoon.(MGN)
Published: Sep. 10, 2023 at 8:47 PM EDT|Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 1:26 PM EDT
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LOUISA, Va. (WWBT) - A Louisa man is in police custody after a deadly shooting Sunday afternoon.

Just before 4 p.m., the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an address in the 2100 block of South Spotswood Trail for a reported shooting.

While en route, deputies were advised that the victim, identified as 33-year-old Michael Wayne Harris, was breathing but not awake or talking; when deputies arrived. Harris died at the scene.

Investigators determined Harris was brought to the location looking for help and that the shooting happened several miles away.

On Monday morning, deputies announced that Kenneth Rowley turned himself in to the police.

Investigators determined that Rowley and Harris knew each other.

Anyone with more information about this investigation is asked to call the Louisa County Crime Solvers at (800)346-1466.