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Man killed in Petersburg shooting, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett

Suspect arrested in Petersburg shooting that killed man
Man killed in Petersburg shooting, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett
Gordon Drive Murder
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PETERSBURG, Va. -- Police have arrested a man after a deadly shooting Saturday afternoon in Petersburg.

Officers were called to the 3100 block of Gordon Drive around 12:25 p.m., according to officials with Petersburg Police.

When officers arrived, they found 28-year-old Jodeci Taylor suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital where he died of his injuries, according to police.

Police arrested 25-year-old Cavonte Cooke on first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony charges, officials said.

While no additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting were released, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett that the killing appeared to be domestic-related.

If you have information that could help detectives, call Petersburg Police at 804-732-4222 or Petersburg/Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212 or text the keyword pdcash followed by the tip and send to 274637.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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