Martinsville VA – On August 12, 2025, Martinsville Police responded to a large disturbance in the 500 block of Forest Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Crystal Galloway Jordan, 39, of Martinsville, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to SOVAH Martinsville Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
In the weeks following the homicide, Martinsville Police detectives gathered evidence and conducted numerous interviews. The investigation revealed that a large group of individuals had conspired to confront and fight a smaller group of Martinsville residents. This group traveled to the 500 block of Forest Street and began assaulting local residents. During the altercation, firearms were brandished and discharged, ultimately resulting in Jordan’s death.
As a result of the investigation, nine residents of Danville and two residents of Henry County have been charged with malicious wounding by mob. All eleven have been arrested and are pictured below. The investigation is ongoing, and more criminal charges are expected.
This case remains under active investigation. If you have any information, please get in touch with Lieutenant Richard Barrow at (276) 403-5458 or Crime Stoppers at (276) 63-CRIME (276-632-7463). Crime Stoppers is an anonymous tip line, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500.
Those arrested in the photo from top-left, Kareema Rashannda Austin, 20; Aniya Shavon Carter, 19; Chauntel Kiera Ferrell, 18; David Gordon Ferrell III, 20; Davyion Lil Deejay Ferrell, 23; Yary Cruz Espana, 18; Tatyuanna Alexius Grasty, 19; Shaniya Leatrice Hood, 19; Makayla Allie Hurd, 19; Jade Nicole Mays 19; Juma’ Rius Rayquan Yarbrough, 19.
