BENNINGTON — Police say that Elliot Russell, the man named as a person of interest in a fatal shooting in Bennington on Wednesday, is now in custody.
The incident took place at the Green Mountain Power Woodford Road Substation.
The victim, identified as Ulysses Ivey, 39 of Bennington, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Bennington Police Department named Russell, AKA “Face,” as a person of interest in the case.
On Thursday, members of the Bennington Police Department processed the crime scene into the early morning hours.
Investigators are following up on all information provided by witnesses in the area of the crime scene.
The Bennington Police Department is working with the Bennington County State’s Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Bennington Police Department at 802-442-1030.
