POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. — A homicide investigation is underway after two people were stabbed and a suspect was taken into custody after a standoff at a Powhatan County home Saturday evening, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett.
Deputies and state police were called to a report of a domestic assault at a home in the 2000 block of Red Lane Road at 7:45 p.m., officials with the Powhatan County Sheriff's Office said.
When deputies arrived, they found a man and woman suffering from "severe stab wounds," according to officials. Sources told Burkett the victims were found in the backyard.
One victim was flown to an area hospital while the other was pronounced dead at the scene, sources told Burkett.
"Deputies then responded to a neighboring residence and after a short standoff took an adult male into custody who was also injured," according to officials.
Deputies said Sunday that Cody Travis Mulchi was charged with second-degree murder, stabbing etc. with the intent to maim, kill etc. as well as assault and battery of a family member.
Mulchi, who is being held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
"No further information will be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation," Chief Deputy Jeffery S. Searfoss said.
Investigators previously called what happened an "isolated incident" and said there was "no threat to the surrounding community."
Officials said the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office at 804-598-5656.
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