DANVILLE, Va. (rbs news now) — A Danville woman was found dead in her home on December 6, and her grandson has been charged in connection to her death.

Danville Police were dispatched to a home in the 1300 block of College Park Drive just before 2 p.m. for a well-being check on 81-year-old Patsy Scearce.

Upon arrival, officers said they Scearce dead inside the home with trauma to her upper body.

Earlier that day, at 11:46 a.m., police received a report of a train striking a man in the area of West Main Street and Booth Road.

The man, identified as 35-year-old Barry Pyron Jr., was transported to a regional medical facility with major injuries.

Authorities said Pyron lived with his grandmother, Scearce.

Following the investigation, Pyron was charged with second-degree murder in connection to Scearce’s death.

Police have not released additional details, citing the ongoing investigation and security concerns.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Danville Police Department.

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