One man is dead and his suspected killer is now behind bars.

De'Von Smith is charged with shooting and killing Deon Peatross on Sunday.

It happened in Axton around 4 p.m. in the 2500 block of Martin Drive.

Smith was in court Monday morning for an attorney advisement.

Defense Attorney Michael Nicholas of Danville will represent Smith.

Peatross, found shot in the front yard was 23 years old.

Investigators say Smith was at the home and taken into custody without incident.

According to a criminal complaint, Smith and Peatross, related through marriage, had been arguing about a family member.

It says the argument escalated to the point of arranging to meet to settle the disagreement.

That's when Smith showed up to the home pulled a rifle from his vehicle and shot Peatross in the head, according to the complaint.

Smith is now charged with Murder and the use of a firearm in a commission of a felony.

Smith is being held at the Pittsylvania County Jail without bond.

He will appear in court for a preliminary hearing in March.