Two More Suspects Arrested in Rockingham County Shooting

Tristian Giles and Sincere Jamison charged in connection with fatal incident

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:52am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun magazine loaded with ammunition, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the gritty details of a criminal investigation.A recent wave of gun violence and drug-related crimes in Rockingham County has led to multiple arrests and complex legal battles over self-defense claims.Martinsville Today

Deputies in Rockingham County, North Carolina have arrested two additional suspects, Tristian Giles and Sincere Jamison, in connection with a deadly shooting that killed Daniel Woods, Jr. Both men are facing charges related to the sale and possession of controlled substances and weapons.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing gun violence and drug-related crimes in the region, as well as the complex legal issues that can arise when self-defense is claimed in a fatal shooting.

The details

Giles turned himself in at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, while Jamison was arrested in Martinsville, Virginia. Authorities have not revealed the exact nature of Giles and Jamison's involvement in the shooting, but both men are charged with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of a Weapon of Mass Destruction.

  • On April 10, 2026, deputies arrested Tristian Giles and Sincere Jamison in connection with the fatal shooting.
  • On April 6, 2026, Daniel Woods Jr. was charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of the victim.

The players

Tristian Giles

One of two additional suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Rockingham County.

Sincere Jamison

One of two additional suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Rockingham County.

Daniel Woods Jr.

The initial suspect charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of the victim, who claimed self-defense.

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What they’re saying

“The incident started as a meet-up to sell Apple iPods. However, they claim Spencer pulled out a gun and tried to rob Woods. Lawyers said Woods ran away from Spencer at first, but then turned around, pulled out a gun, and shot him in self-defense.”

— Daniel Woods Jr.'s lawyers

What’s next

Daniel Woods Jr. is due in court again on Monday, April 13, 2026 for further proceedings related to the shooting.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing gun violence and drug-related crimes in the region, as well as the complex legal issues that can arise when self-defense is claimed in a fatal shooting. The arrests of the additional suspects suggest a broader investigation into the incident and its circumstances.